EPDs for Bituminous Roofing in the United States
Here is the 2026, data-backed landscape for U.S. bituminous roofing EPDs. If you make asphalt shingles, built-up roofing, or modified bitumen membranes, this guide shows who is publishing, which rules they use, and where renewals will cluster so you can plan timing and win specs without guesswork.
What counts as “bituminous roofing” in this guide
Bituminous roofing covers asphalt shingles, built-up asphalt roofing, and modified bituminous membrane systems. Single-ply membranes like TPO and PVC sit outside this category even if they compete on the same roof.
The 2026 snapshot by the numbers
Over the last five years, we see 10 current EPDs in the United States for bituminous roofing, issued by 5 manufacturers and verified by 4 different program operators across 5 PCRs. The most recent issuance landed on Dec 30, 2025 for Atlas Roofing’s Pinnacle Pristine (Ardmore), verified by Smart EPD, with validity to Dec 30, 2030 under the PCR “Asphalt Shingles, Built-up Asphalt and Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing.”
Why this matters commercially. Architects and owners increasingly prefer product‑specific EPDs that align to common PCRs because it simplifies scoring in LEED v5 project teams and shortens back‑and‑forth during submittals (USGBC, 2025).
Manufacturers publishing EPDs
Carlisle Construction Materials leads with 4 EPDs in this category. Freudenberg Performance Materials follows with 3, and Atlas Roofing, CertainTeed Saint‑Gobain, and Malarkey Roofing each have 1. This mix tells us two things. First, modified bitumen and system components have seen steady disclosure. Second, asphalt shingles are beginning to show new traction again with late 2025 entries.
A practical read. If your sales team keeps bumping into specs that ask for a product‑specific EPD, being in this cohort means you compete on performance and brand, not just price.
Program operators used in the U.S. for bituminous roofing
Four operators appear across current declarations. IBU accounts for 4 EPDs concentrated with a single manufacturer, suggesting a tight operator–manufacturer pairing for a specific product family. EPD International AB appears with 2 EPDs at one manufacturer, again concentrated. Smart EPD LLC shows 2 EPDs across 2 different manufacturers, which signals cross‑manufacturer adoption in the U.S. UL also covers 2 EPDs across 2 different manufacturers, another sign that specifiers are comfortable seeing these labels side by side in submittals.
What this signals for you. If your portfolio sells mostly in North America, Smart EPD and UL are both well represented in peer submittals. If you sell into Europe, IBU and EPD International AB are familiar names to specifiers. EPDs remain valid based on the declaration’s own dates and are typically renewed on a five‑year cadence defined by program rules, not the PCR’s expiration alone (EPD International, 2024).
PCRs in play and what is expiring when
Five distinct PCRs appear across current bituminous roofing EPDs in the U.S.
- Asphalt Shingles, Built-up Asphalt and Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing shows 3 EPDs. Latest expiry is Dec 30, 2030. This is the category’s anchor for shingles and modified bitumen.
- PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804 A2) appears on 2 EPDs. Latest expiry is Jul 13, 2026. This is a general construction products route used when a specific Part B is less available.
- Teil B: Anforderungen an die EPD für Dach- und Dichtungsbahnsysteme aus Kunststoffen und Elastomeren shows 4 EPDs. Latest expiry is Jun 2, 2026. Expect renewals or migrations to newer rulebooks in 2026.
- Water‑Resistive and Air Barriers appears on 1 EPD. Latest expiry is Mar 1, 2028. This is adjacent but present in roofing assemblies.
Renewal watch for 2026 to 2030 based on current declarations.
- 2026 has 7 expiries across three PCR groupings, clustered on Jun 2 and Jul 13, with one shingle or modified bitumen expiry on Dec 23. Plan resampling and LCA updates now so marketing momentum does not stall in late 2026.
- 2028 has 1 expiry in March.
- 2030 has 2 expiries, including the late 2025 shingle issuance that runs to Dec 30, 2030.
Remember, PCRs expire on their own cycles. Your published EPD stays valid until its own end date, then must renew on the latest applicable PCR. That is the rulebook of Monopoly analogy in real life.
EPDs issued per year
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Two spikes stand out. A 2021 wave, likely first adoption for several product lines, and a fresh 2025 bump as asphalt shingles return to center stage. If you are planning 2026 issuance, this timing helps you avoid bunching renewals in the same quarter five years out.
How often do teams use an EPD consultant
All of them. Every current EPD in this set involved a third‑party EPD service provider or consultant during development. That tracks with what we see across building products because collecting plant data, aligning bills of materials, and producing a clean LCA report is time consuming. If you prefer a white‑glove partner to handle the heavy lift and publish with your operator of choice, consider a specialist like Parq. It is often the fastest route from data room to published PDF.
What 2026 means for timing and specs
Seven expiries land in 2026 across EN 15804 A2 and polymer roof system PCRs, plus one bituminous expiry in late December. If your EPD is in those groups, lock your reference year and set up data pulls by April to avoid renewal crunch in Q3. The commercial payoff is straightforward. Many project teams assign default or penalized values to products without a product‑specific EPD, which risks being swapped during submittals. Having a current, verified EPD keeps you in the conversation when carbon targets are tight.
A quick tip. If your asphalt shingle EPD is older or close to expiring, a new issuance in early 2026 can anchor your sales story through 2030. That is a long runway for one document.
Notably absent or under‑represented names in asphalt shingles
Our scan of the public EPD registry finds no current, product‑specific asphalt shingle EPDs for GAF, Owens Corning, TAMKO, or IKO in the United States at the time of writing. Several of these brands do publish EPDs for other roofing or insulation products, and some have had shingle EPDs that expired in prior cycles. If you compete with them on shingles, a fresh bituminous EPD is a simple way to stand out in specs today. If we missed a very recent posting, we are happy to verify.
Picking a program operator and PCR in 2026
Start with the competitive set. Use the rulebook your specifiers already see for comparable products, then weigh operator familiarity in your core markets. For U.S. roofing, Smart EPD and UL are widely recognized, and European cross‑sales often point toward IBU or EPD International. Confirm renewal dates against your go‑to PCR so you do not stack everything into the same renewal quarter. Most declarations follow a five‑year validity period under operator rules, which makes timing strategy essential to avoid a sales dip (EPD International, 2024).
Where this data comes from and how to get more
This article reflects the global public registry that most architects and specifiers use. Due to loading delays, EPDs from the final half of 2025 may not all display yet. If you want the full, up‑to‑date dataset behind these charts or a quick read on the best fit PCR for your next bituminous EPD, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I am happy to hop on a short call for free and share exactly what is trending, who is issuing under which operator, and where your timing will land best. It is definately worth ten minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many current EPDs exist for bituminous roofing in the U.S. and how recent is the latest one?
There are 10 current EPDs across 5 manufacturers. The most recent was issued on Dec 30, 2025 for Atlas Roofing’s Pinnacle Pristine (Ardmore), valid to Dec 30, 2030.
Which program operators are most common for bituminous roofing EPDs in the U.S.?
IBU leads with 4 EPDs at one manufacturer, EPD International AB has 2 with one manufacturer, Smart EPD LLC has 2 across two manufacturers, and UL has 2 across two manufacturers.
Which PCRs dominate and what expiries should teams plan for in 2026?
Three PCR groupings drive 2026 expiries. EN 15804 A2 general construction products and polymer roof system PCRs see most renewals mid‑year, plus a bituminous item on Dec 23, 2026. Plan renewals early to avoid Q3 bottlenecks.
Do most bituminous roofing EPDs involve a third‑party EPD consultant or service provider?
Yes. All current EPDs in this set were developed with an EPD consultant or service provider, which aligns with broader industry practice for complex product lines.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
