Bravo, Alumasc — first EPD on the board
Alumasc just put verified numbers behind its roofing story. In July 2025 the company published its first Environmental Product Declaration, a smart move in a category where transparent data often decides who stays specified when designs tighten and carbon goals bite. Here is what they released, where it lands against rivals, and what to do next to turn this debut into daily spec wins.
What Alumasc published
Alumasc’s first-ever EPD covers the Caltech FCP High Performance Roofing System, a cold-applied, fully reinforced hybrid polymer resin system described at family scope rather than a single SKU. It was issued in July 2025 and published with the program operator EPD Hub. The declaration cites EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 under EN 15804. We did not see a separate LCA consultant named in the public record for this item.
Why this matters for specifiers is simple. Liquid-applied roofing often competes across details that are hard to compare on paper. A product-family EPD gives design teams one verified frame for apples-to-apples reviews, so the discussion can shift from guesses to documented impacts.
Market context in one glance
Alumasc serves UK and European building owners and contractors with roofing systems, single-ply and bituminous membranes, and water management. Bringing an EPD to a liquid-applied flagship closes a visible gap that has kept some resin systems out of shortlists when projects require verified data.
Competitive snapshot
Here is where close rivals stand based on public EPD listings visible today:
- Bauder shows current EPDs for synthetic membranes through IBU and INIES, so coverage exists for sheet systems rather than liquid resin systems.
- IKO lists a current PVC single-ply EPD under EPD Hub that runs into 2028, again focused on sheet membranes.
- Sika’s portfolio includes current roofing EPDs through IBU and NSF, mainly for Sarnafil and related membranes. Liquid-applied entries are harder to find in public libraries for the UK brand today.
- Liquid-applied specialists Kemper System, Polyroof and Triflex show expired or non-current entries in the major public libraries right now.
Read together, Alumasc has entered the transparency arena where big membrane brands already publish, while creating fresh daylight in liquid-applied systems where several peers appear light on current EPD coverage. That is a commercial edge on projects that will not accept generics.
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What the scope tells buyers
The Caltech FCP declaration reads like a system EPD that includes reinforced resin layers with embedded matting, plus typical insulation and AVCL options. System scope matters in roofing because it mirrors how assemblies are actually designed and installed. If your sales team fields questions about fleece weights, cure times, or compatibility, an EPD at system level avoids piecemeal answers and speeds submittals.
Program operator choice
Publishing with EPD Hub signals a path many construction manufacturers now take for EN 15804 EPDs. For spec teams, the operator is less about brand and more about clarity, third‑party verification, and searchable access. What counts is that the ruleset is current, the verifier is independent, and the PDF is easy to find in public catalogs.
Where to click on Alumasc’s site
Caltech FCP’s product page is live and easy to find, yet we did not see the new EPD posted there at the time of writing. The company does maintain a certificates hub that lists an environmental declaration for flexible bitumen sheets, which suggests the right section already exists for adding new PDFs. See the Caltech FCP page and the certificates hub here:
- Caltech FCP product page: https://www.alumascroofing.com/products/waterproofing/cold-applied-liquid-coatings/caltech-fcp/
- Certificates hub: https://www.alumascroofing.com/downloads/bbaetaepd-certificates/
Visibility wins. Adding the Caltech FCP EPD to both the product page and the certificates hub, plus linking it from related specification downloads, will help estimators and LCA modellers grab the file without hunting.
Why this debut changes sales math
Teams chasing LEED v5 style outcomes or client carbon targets often apply penalties to products without product‑specific EPDs. A verified declaration replaces that penalty with measured results, which keeps a system on the sheet when budgets tighten. For liquid-applied roofing, that can be the difference between a serious look and a swap.
What to do next
- Expand coverage to sister systems like Caltech UV and QC so the whole liquid range is spec-ready. Families that mirror how buyers group options reduce friction in design.
- Map competitor coverage product-by-product and target obvious gaps. If a peer only lists membranes, bring your best liquid systems forward. If they have one membrane EPD, do two that align with the most common build-ups.
- Keep the data-entry work internal-light. The fastest programs pair disciplined data collection with experienced LCA execution so product managers can focus on launches rather than spreadsheets. That is how portfolios scale without burnout.
Quick take for specifiers
Alumasc has moved from claims to quantified impact for a core liquid-applied system. Rivals publish widely for sheet membranes, yet several liquid players look quiet or lapsed. If your project needs cold-applied flexibility with third‑party numbers attached, Alumasc now belongs on the shortlist. The next wave of system EPDs will only strengthen that position, and it is definately the right direction for competitive bids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which month did Alumasc release its first Environmental Product Declaration for Caltech FCP and what was covered?
July 2025. The EPD covers the Caltech FCP High Performance Roofing System at a product‑family or system scope that includes reinforced resin layers and typical assembly components.
Who verified and published Alumasc’s first EPD?
The program operator is EPD Hub, using its Core PCR v1.1 under EN 15804. You can read about the operator’s approach here: EPD Hub on EPD Guide.
Do close competitors already have EPDs for comparable roofing products?
Yes for sheet membranes. Bauder, IKO and Sika list current membrane EPDs. In liquid-applied systems, several well‑known brands show expired or limited public coverage today, which gives Alumasc room to stand out with Caltech FCP.
Where should Alumasc place the EPD on its website to maximize visibility for bids and LCAs?
Add the PDF to the Caltech FCP product page and to the central certificates hub, then link it from NBS specs and system summaries. That makes the file one click away during submittal prep.
About the Author
Eric works at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and business strategy, helping manufacturers navigate the evolving landscape of EPDs and LCAs. Having spoken with hundreds of teams across North America, brings a deep understanding of what drives ROI, what regulators are asking for, and how companies can stay ahead with smart, scalable approaches to environmental reporting.
