EPDs for U.S. roof cover boards, the data guide
Planning a new Environmental Product Declaration in 2026 for roof cover boards, coverboard, roof protection board, or recovery board in the United States? Here is the definitive snapshot of who is publishing, which PCRs competitors choose, and when renewals are likely to hit so you can time your move with confidence.
What this market looks like in 2026
The U.S. roof cover board category is active and concentrating. We count 13 current EPDs across 5 manufacturers, stewarded by 3 program operators. Activity accelerated late in the cycle, which matters for renewal planning.
Two families dominate product naming and search behavior: gypsum cover boards like DensDeck and Securock, and high density polyiso cover boards often labeled HD or HD-FR. If your spec team only targets “coverboard,” broaden queries to “roof cover protection board” and “recovery board” so you do not miss competitor filings.
Publishing trend, at a glance
A mid‑cycle surge is clear. The 2025 spike suggests teams synchronized releases around updated PCR pathways and product refreshes.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 |
The most recent filing we see is the 5/8" DensDeck StormX Prime Roof Board from Georgia‑Pacific Building Products, issued Aug 8, 2025, under UL with PCR Part B: Roof Cover Protection Board, valid to Aug 8, 2030.
Who is publishing, and how much
Five manufacturers carry today’s footprint. USG leads the pack with 7 current EPDs. Georgia‑Pacific Building Products follows with 3. GAF, Carlisle Construction Materials, and Versico Roofing Systems each show 1. That balance tells a simple story, the gypsum incumbents are investing in breadth while single‑SKU entries mark a foothold strategy from roofing system brands.
Program operators used by competitors
Operator choices are fairly concentrated, which reduces variability in reviewer expectations and templates.
- ASTM International appears on 9 EPDs across 3 manufacturers.
- NSF International appears on 2 EPDs across 1 manufacturer.
- UL appears on 1 EPD across 1 manufacturer.
- One EPD shows no program operator listed, a rare anomaly that is worth double‑checking during submittals.
Most U.S. program operators publish EPDs with a 5 year validity window, which is the planning baseline teams use for roadmaps (UL, 2024) (UL, 2024) and (ASTM, 2024) (ASTM, 2024).
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Which PCRs competitors actually picked
Think of a PCR as the Monopoly rulebook. Ignore it and the game falls apart. In this category, three rulebooks show up, with one clear favorite.
| PCR | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Part B: Roof Cover Protection Board | 10 | Aug 8, 2030 |
| Part B: Building Envelope Thermal Insulation Products | 2 | Dec 8, 2028 |
| Product Category Rules (PCR) Guidance for Building‑Related Products and Services Part B: Building Envelope Thermal Insulation EPD Requirements Standard 10010‑1, Edition 3 | 1 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Translation for product strategy, if you make gypsum cover boards, competitors mostly sit under the Roof Cover Protection Board PCR. If you make HD polyiso cover boards, some teams file under the thermal insulation Part B route. Either can work, but comparability in specs is cleaner when you follow the dominant PCR for your material family.
Renewal risk and timing signals
Renewals cluster in two windows, so plan reviewer capacity and data pulls accordingly.
- 2026: 2 EPDs up for renewal, split between the thermal insulation Part B and the 10010‑1 Edition 3 route. These are likely early HD polyiso filings.
- 2027: 3 EPDs expiring, all under Roof Cover Protection Board on Apr 1. Expect a small wave of refreshes.
- 2028: 1 EPD expiry, thermal insulation Part B on Dec 8.
- 2029: quiet year.
- 2030: 7 EPDs expiring between Jun 5 and Aug 8, all Roof Cover Protection Board. That is a heavy lift and a strategic moment to reset baselines, switch operators if needed, and align with any PCR revisions.
If your products compete head‑to‑head with those 2030 expiries, a 2029 release can put you in pole position during the renewal scramble. There is real first‑in‑spec advantage when buyers refresh their shortlists.
Developer support is now the norm
Twelve of thirteen current EPDs were prepared with an EPD consultant or service provider. That is the new default. Teams outsource collection, modeling, and operator liaison so their engineers can stay focused on production and product changes. If you want the same white‑glove experience and ruthless data gathering that shortens the cycle, consider an EPD service provider like Parq. We keep internal lift low so your next EPD does not hijack a quarter.
Material patterns that matter
- Gypsum cover boards dominate counts today. That maps to the Roof Cover Protection Board PCR’s popularity and to the long‑running presence of Securock and DensDeck SKUs in national specs.
- HD polyiso cover boards show up less frequently in this cut, but they appear under thermal insulation PCRs too. If you sell polyiso HD or HD‑FR boards, check both PCR pathways before you lock scope. Picking the common PCR in your peer set improves apples‑to‑apples comparability in bid reviews.
The latest EPD on record
Georgia‑Pacific’s DensDeck StormX Prime Roof Board lands on Aug 8, 2025 with UL, under the Roof Cover Protection Board PCR, and an expiry date of Aug 8, 2030. This is the most recent datapoint and a useful benchmark for framing your timing and operator selection.
Notably absent manufacturers in U.S. cover boards
We looked for current U.S. cover board EPDs from several large roofing brands. Here is what stands out.
- Elevate, formerly Firestone Building Products, shows recent EPDs for membranes in European program registries, but we do not see a current U.S. roof cover board EPD in this cut. If you compete with ISOGARD HD, this is an opening.
- Johns Manville has multiple membrane EPDs in the U.S., yet we do not find a current U.S. cover board EPD in this set. Invinsa HD sellers should weigh the competitive signal.
- SOPREMA U.S. publishes membrane EPDs with NSF. No U.S. cover board EPD appears here. If you make gypsum or fiberboard cover boards, the field is still yours to take.
Absence in this snapshot can mean one of three things, a filing is in a different adjacent category, a declaration exists outside the U.S., or a new EPD is in progress. Either way it is intersting for sales planning.
How to pick the right PCR and operator, fast
Start with your real peer set. If your direct competitors’ gypsum boards are under Roof Cover Protection Board, follow that path unless there is a strong reason not to. For polyiso HD cover boards, review both the thermal insulation Part B option and the cover protection board option, then pick the one that dominates among products buyers compare to yours. Keep a simple rule in mind, EPDs typically run on a 5 year clock, so your next best window is usually aligned to your capex or formulation updates rather than waiting for a standard to change (UL, 2024) and (ASTM, 2024).
Data notes and how to get the full dataset
This analysis uses the global public registry of EPDs that most architects and specifiers rely on. Due to loading delays, some EPDs issued in the second half of 2025 may not yet be visible here. If you want the complete, most up‑to‑date underlying dataset for roof cover boards, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a note. I am happy to share the data, answer questions, or hop on a quick call to help you choose the best‑fit PCR and operator for your upcoming EPDs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operators are most common for roof cover board EPDs in the U.S. right now?
ASTM International leads by count with 9 current EPDs across 3 manufacturers, followed by NSF International with 2 EPDs and UL with 1. One EPD shows no operator listed.
Which PCR do most competitors use for gypsum or polyiso cover boards?
Most filings use Part B: Roof Cover Protection Board, with 10 current EPDs. Two file under Part B: Building Envelope Thermal Insulation Products, and one under Standard 10010‑1 Edition 3.
When do the next big waves of cover board EPD expiries occur?
Three clusters show up, 2026 has 2 expiries, 2027 has 3, and 2030 has 7 expiries between Jun 5 and Aug 8, all under the Roof Cover Protection Board PCR.
Do most manufacturers use an EPD service provider to publish?
Yes. 12 of 13 current EPDs list an external EPD consultant or service provider, which aligns with the market shift toward outsourced modeling and publishing.
What was the latest U.S. cover board EPD issued in the last five years?
Georgia‑Pacific’s 5/8" DensDeck StormX Prime Roof Board, issued Aug 8, 2025 with UL, under the Roof Cover Protection Board PCR, valid to Aug 8, 2030.
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.
