BWM May 2013 - page 94

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Firestone Building Products is a leading
manufacturer and supplier of a
comprehensive “Roots to Rooftops”
portfolio of products for commercial
building performance solutions. By taking
the entire building envelope into
consideration, Firestone tailors solutions
to individual customer and project
needs.
With facilities throughout North America,
Firestone manufactures single-ply and
asphalt-based roofing membranes,
polyiso insulation, cavity wall, metal
roofing and wall panel products, and a
full line of accessories. With a focus on
sustainability, Firestone also offers a
number of green product solutions
including photovoltaic and daylighting
systems, vegetative roofing systems and
decorative pond liners and
geomembranes for industrial application.
From research and development through
product manufacturing, Firestone follows
stringent quality control guidelines to
ensure each component of a Firestone
Roofing or Wall System meets or exceeds
industry standards. Additionally,
Firestone offers installation expertise
and product support through a technical
services department and an international
network of contractors, distributors, and
field sales representatives. Contractors,
building owners, architects and
consultants have trusted Firestone
Building Products as the leading, single
source for superior commercial roofing
systems for over 30 years.
Firestone Building Products is a member
of the Bridgestone Americas, Inc. family
and a subsidiary of the world’s largest
tire and rubber company, Bridgestone
Corporation.
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cipals astutely determined to create new
divisions that solely focused on delivering
environmentally advantageous and sustain-
able roofing systems which were increas-
ingly prompting demand throughout the
market. Over the years that have followed,
Tecta has expanded it efficiencies in deliver-
ing roofing solutions elevated by advances
in water-proofing membranes and high du-
rability, engineered skylights, solar-energy
generation and vegetated roofing systems.
Whether singularly installed or collectively
applied, these roofing applications have led
to Tecta America’s prominence as the green-
est of green roofing specialists.