SOPREMA Canada: Products and EPD coverage snapshot

Who SOPREMA Canada is

SOPREMA Inc. in Canada manufactures and distributes building envelope systems across roofing, walls, foundations and civil works. Production and R&D in Canada support SBS-modified bitumen systems, air and vapor barriers, and extruded polystyrene insulation. Their public sustainability hub outlines recycled content work and transparency commitments (SOPREMA Canada Sustainability, 2025).

What they sell in Canada

The range is broad rather than pure play. Expect SBS-mod bitumen roofing systems, SENTINEL PVC single ply, ALSAN liquid-applied waterproofing, SOPRASEAL air and vapor barriers, SOPRA-XPS rigid insulation, plus accessories and vegetated roof components. That breadth yields many application paths for healthcare, education, offices and industrial projects.

Where EPD coverage is solid

Three product families stand out.

1. SBS-modified bitumen roofing systems. SOPREMA’s Canadian product pages show downloadable product-specific EPDs across torch, cold-adhered, hot-mopped and panelized base sheet configurations on key SKUs like SOPRAPLY and SOPRALENE (SOPREMA Canada site, 2025).
2. Air and vapor barriers. Multiple SOPRASEAL products publish EPDs, for example STICK 130, STICK 1100 T, LM 200 S and LM 204 VP, presented alongside HPDs on product pages (SOPREMA Canada site, 2025).
3. XPS insulation. SOPRA‑XPS has a product‑specific EPD available for download and communicated in Canada-facing content (SOPRA‑XPS EPD, 2025).

Likely gaps that matter commercially

PVC single-ply appears across soprema.ca in Canadian systems like SENTINEL P150 and P200. As of December 19, 2025 we could not locate a Canada‑published EPD for these SENTINEL PVC membranes on the Canadian site. By contrast, SOPREMA U.S. lists NSF‑verified Sentinel PVC and KEE‑PVC EPDs with current validity windows, which many Canadian teams still review during submittals for cross‑border brand families (NSF listings, 2025). Competitors also market PVC with product‑specific EPDs, for example Sika Sarnafil’s PVC membrane EPDs available from its transparency page (Sika Roofing Product Transparency, 2025).

Why it hurts. LEED v5 was ratified on March 28, 2025 and keeps strong emphasis on embodied carbon and material transparency, which keeps product‑specific EPDs in the critical path for many owners and AEC firms (USGBC, 2025). Without a Canada‑specific EPD, PVC bids can face penalties in material accounting or get swapped for a listed alternative that has one.

Competitive set SOPREMA meets most often

In low‑slope roofing and membranes: Elevate, Carlisle SynTec, Johns Manville, GAF, Sika Sarnafil, Tremco, Siplast and IKO. In air and vapor barriers: Henry Company, Carlisle CCW, 3M and Tremco. In rigid insulation: Owens Corning and DuPont. Many of these publish product‑specific EPDs for at least one membrane or insulation line, so parity on documentation is table stakes rather than a differentiator now.

A likely best seller to prioritize

SENTINEL PVC is positioned as a flagship Canadian single‑ply line with accessories and project stories on soprema.ca. Publishing a Canada‑specific, product‑specific Type III EPD for SENTINEL P150 or P200 would close the most visible gap and head off easy like‑for‑like substitutions when projects short‑list PVC systems. It is also a clean narrative for reps and distributors who already lead with SBS strength and XPS coverage.

How to close coverage quickly without chaos

Pick the PCR competitors already use for PVC membranes, confirm program operator preferences with target specifiers, and plan data pulls for one recent reference year across the Canadian PVC line. Bundle closely related variants so one LCA model supports several SKUs, then sequence SBS accessories and mastics if sales asks for them next. The heavy lift is data wrangling inside plants, which is where an experienced LCA partner that handles collection and reviewer alignment saves weeks. Speed, quality and complete documentation beat a bargain price when the prize is being listed on every spec.

Keep an eye on renewals

EPDs expire, and PCRs evolve. Roofing buyers rarely read the fine print, but submittal portals do. A renewal calendar across SBS, SOPRASEAL and SOPRA‑XPS avoids last‑minute scrambles that can stall a bid. Stagger expiries by quarter to smooth reviewer loads and keep the library fresh. It is a small operational habit that pays off in every RFP.

Bottom line for spec wins

SOPREMA Canada has strong EPD footing in SBS roofing, air and vapor barriers, and XPS. PVC is the missing puzzle piece that competitors can use to edge them out on equivalency. Fill that gap, keep renewals tidy, and the brand’s breadth plus documentation depth becomes a dont‑miss combo on LEED‑minded projects.