Bulletins

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

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 prior to application to ensure ...

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...

Aug 31 2023

Expanded Insulation Fastening & RubberGard™ MAX Attachment Options Expanded Insulation Fastening & RubberGard™ MAX Attachment Options

As announced in the recent Marketing Bulletin, Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC has introduced a standalone Number 12 (#12) insulation fastener to be used in conjunction with the Elevate Insulation Fastening Plate (TIS 1106) in warranted Elevate roofing systems. The standalone #12 fastener is identical to the #12 fastener that already comes pre-assembled with the Insulation Fastening Plate (TIS 1003). Contrac...

May 17 2023

Warranty Services Bulletin: Winter 2023 Warranty Services Bulletin: Winter 2023

Please be aware of the following updates for Elevate roofing systems: As global supply constraints have steadily abated and availability of Elevate-branded products has returned to normal, substitution requests will no longer be accepted for technical or warranty purposes absent extraordinary circumstances. Technical Deviation Requests to include non-Elevate branded materials based on supply limitations must be submitted no later than ...

Apr 12 2022

Temporary Product Substitutions Update Temporary Product Substitutions Update

While the roofing and waterproofing industries continue to be challenged by global supply constraints, Elevate is committed to working with you to complete projects and satisfy customer expectations. This bulletin update confirms the continuation of the Temporary Product Substitution process. For a project with a product substitution to receive a Red Shield™ Warranty, an approved Technical Deviation must be applied to the Pre-Installatio...