Bulletins

Feb 24 2025

Self-Adhered Membrane Application Reminders and Updates Self-Adhered Membrane Application Reminders and Updates

To ensure premium performance of our Elevate UltraPly TPO SA and RubberGard EPDM SA membrane systems, please note the application requirements and detail updates as outlined below for warrantable applications. Some detail applications have been adjusted to account for specific conditions that may occur on a project. See the table below for the updated list of details and the associated adjustments made along with general application notes. Specif...

Feb 24 2025

Painting of Single-Ply Membranes Painting of Single-Ply Membranes

Elevate is sometimes asked to approve the application of painted logos on Elevate single-ply membranes. Maintaining the building owner’s warranted Elevate roofing system in a serviceable condition is of primary concern when considering any form of overburden, that is, any type of structure, covering, or surfacing that may limit or restrict Elevate’s ability to investigate and repair the warranted Elevate roofing system. Holcim considers paints an...

Jan 30 2025

South Dakota Sales Tax on Elevate Warranties South Dakota Sales Tax on Elevate Warranties

Based on a recent sales tax audit by the South Dakota Department of Revenue, effective March 1, 2025, Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC (“Holcim”) will begin adding South Dakota sales tax to invoices for warranty fees for projects in the state of South Dakota. All Elevate warranty fees invoiced on or after March 1, 2025, will include South Dakota sales tax regardless of when projects were originally entered in the Elevate Pre-Installati...

Nov 21 2024

New 25-Year Warranty Options For RubberGard™ EPDM Systems New 25-Year Warranty Options For RubberGard™ EPDM Systems

Elevate is pleased to announce that select RubberGard™ EPDM membrane systems are now eligible for up to a 25-year Red Shield™ Warranty.1 Eligible membranes and applications include: 60-mil (Min.) LSFR RubberGard EPDM (Adhered, MAS, and Ballasted)2 60-mil (Min.) RubberGard MAX EPDM (Adhered, MAS, and Ballasted) 60-mil (Min.) RubberGard EcoWhite™ EPDM (Adhered) To support these expanded warranty options, most RubberGar...

Oct 03 2024

Cold Weather Application Guidelines Cold Weather Application Guidelines

(Rev. February 2025)* Elevate recommends cold weather application procedures be used when ambient and substrate conditions fall below 40 °F (4 °C). Refer to applicable Technical Information Sheets (TIS) for specific storage, handling, and application recommendations. ADHESIVES, SEALANTS, PRIMERS AND COATINGS STORAGE Store all adhesives, sealants, and primers between 60 °F (16 °C) and 80 °F (27 °C) until just ...

Aug 06 2024

Thermoplastic Details – TPO and PVC Combined Details Thermoplastic Details – TPO and PVC Combined Details

We are pleased to announce an enhancement to our detail library! The Elevate detail library now includes the following updates: Elevate TPO and Elevate PVC/PVC KEE specific details have been combined into a unified set of Thermoplastic Details. Some details will remain specific to an individual membrane type and have been noted as such on the applicable drawing. We have created a detail number/name list for quick reference between ol...

Aug 02 2024

Enhancements to PIN Dashboard and Speedy Program Enhancements to PIN Dashboard and Speedy Program

Earlier this year we announced upcoming enhancements to the Elevate Pre-Installation Notice (PIN) system. We are pleased to inform you that the first round of updates will be made on August 15th, with full deployment occurring on September 15th. Your PIN dashboards will soon include regular updates to your company’s Quality Impact Rating[1] (QIR), and the addition of color coding and other alerts to help prioritize completion of Repairs for Warra...

Jan 16 2024

Speedy Warranty Enhancements Speedy Warranty Enhancements

Elevate is pleased to announce upcoming enhancements to our Speedy Warranty Program! The Speedy Warranty Program enables select licensed Elevate applicators to receive Red Shield™ Warranties before Elevate has completed final inspections to accelerate receipt of final payments for their completed installations*. Elevate has been proud to provide this privilege to Master Contractors, President’s Club, Inner Circle of Quality, and other license...

Sep 27 2023

EPS Fanfold Sheathing in Warranted Elevate Roofing Systems EPS Fanfold Sheathing in Warranted Elevate Roofing Systems

To better meet the needs of our customers, Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC will allow the use of EPS Fanfold sheathing (“Fanfold”) in qualifying warranted Elevate roofing systems. Fanfold must be Type VIII with a minimum thickness of 1/2; (12.7 mm) and must meet the following minimum physical properties: Fanfold is allowed for Mechanically Attached applications of Elevate UltraPly™ TPO, Elevate PVC and Elevate PVC K...

Sep 08 2023

North Carolina Sales Tax on Holcim Warranties North Carolina Sales Tax on Holcim Warranties

Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC (“Holcim”) recently conducted a thorough review of the North Carolina sales tax rules as these rules pertain to warranties issued by Holcim. Based on this review, and starting as of September 9, 2023, Holcim will no longer include sales tax on invoices for warranty fees issued to licensed applicators for projects in the state of North Carolina. Holcim’s review included an analysis of the applicable N...