Tremco CPG: EPD coverage across a broad portfolio
Tremco sits in a unique spot. It is not a pure play but a constellation of brands that cover most of the building envelope. That breadth wins bids. It also makes environmental reporting harder to coordinate. Here is how their product universe stacks up against today’s EPD expectations, and where faster moves could unlock more specs.
Who they are and what they sell
Tremco Construction Products Group brings multiple brands under one roof: Tremco Sealants and Waterproofing, Tremco Roofing, Dryvit (EIFS and CI), Nudura (ICF), Willseal (expansion joints), Euclid Chemical, Illbruck, Nullifire, and others. The offer spans sealants, air and water barriers, below‑grade and plaza waterproofing, roofing, traffic coatings, firestopping, EIFS, resinous flooring, and concrete admixtures. They market the “Power of One” system play with single‑source coverage and a consolidated warranty.
If you want a quick sense of priorities and narrative, their sustainability hub is a good entry point (Sustainability at Tremco CPG).
How many product ranges and SKUs
Across brands and regions, Tremco touches many building envelope categories and specialty systems. SKU count easily lands in the hundreds across North America, from flagship Spectrem silicone and Dymonic hybrids to ExoAir air barriers, TREMproof membranes, Vulkem traffic systems, Dryvit EIFS, Nudura ICF, Willseal foam joints, and Euclid admixtures. That variety is an asset for assemblies, but it raises the bar for enviromental disclosures that keep pace.
Current EPD footprint at a glance
Publicly available EPDs appear uneven by brand as of December 2025. We see product‑specific coverage on select European membrane and firestop lines under Illbruck and Nullifire. Nudura has an EPD for its ICF offering valid through November 2027 (EPD International, 2027) (EPD International, 2027). Euclid Chemical lists a product‑specific EPD for fiber reinforcement under NRMCA’s program in the U.S. (NRMCA, 2024). Core North American sealants, fluid‑applied air barriers, and many waterproofing systems show limited publicly posted, product‑specific EPDs today.
Notable gaps that could cost specs
Two high‑visibility families matter for bids that prioritize product‑specific EPDs in LEED v5‑aligned programs and owner policies.
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Fluid‑applied air barriers. We could not find a product‑specific, North American operator EPD for a flagship fluid system such as ExoAir as of December 2025. Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, a frequent alternative on the same details, has four EPDs covering water‑resistive and air barrier groups valid through June 30, 2026 (NSF, 2024) (NSF, 2024). On projects that score EPDs at the product level, this tilts shortlists.
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Joint sealants for façade and glazing. Sika publishes product‑specific EPDs for several sealants and waterproofing mortars with validity into 2029, giving design teams comparable disclosures at submittal time (EPD International, 2024) (EPD International, 2024). Where a spec requires product‑specific EPDs, a Tremco line without one risks being swapped for a like‑for‑like SKU that has it.
Where EPDs would move the needle fastest
Start where volume and visibility intersect:
- Fluid‑applied air barriers and accessories. Publish a product‑specific EPD for one of the top sellers, then expand to the companion primers and tapes so assemblies document cleanly.
- High‑runner sealants. Prioritize Spectrem and Dymonic families. These appear in many CSI sections and get value‑engineered late. An EPD keeps them on the sheet.
- Below‑grade waterproofing and deck coatings. TREMproof and Vulkem are often compared with competitors that already show program‑operator EPDs in select ranges.
The playbook is simple. Pick the PCR competitors use, confirm geography and scope, and build a repeatable data model so updates become annual hygiene rather than a fire drill.
Competitive set you’ll meet on the same details
Expect Sika, Carlisle CCW, Hilti for firestop, DuPont for wraps, Soprema, GCP Applied Technologies, Prosoco, and occasionally 3M in window and façade transitions. Exact substitutes depend on application, but these are the names that show up when a GC or consultant asks for “the same performance with an EPD.”
What this means for sales and specability
Architects and owners increasingly penalize lines without product‑specific EPDs by forcing team’s to use generic factors. That makes a product look heavier on paper than it may be. When your direct alternative brings a third‑party EPD, they avoid the penalty and become easier to keep in the schedule. One timely EPD can be the difference between staying specified and becoming the alt. It is quite real, even if it’s hard to see the projects you never bid on.
How to execute without burning team time
The fastest path is a partner who handles data wrangling across plants and brands, lines up the right PCR, and publishes with your preferred program operator. Insist on a process that minimizes manufacturing team effort, sets a reference year for utilities and volumes, and reuses the model for renewals. Aim to publish one hero EPD per family, then roll to variants. The result is speed, less noise for your engineers, and a pipeline of renewals that does not stall.
Sources for the numbers mentioned
- Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing lists four EPDs for water‑resistive and air barrier product groups valid until June 30, 2026 (NSF, 2024) (NSF, 2024).
- Sika sealant and waterproofing EPDs published in January 2024 are valid until January 2029 (EPD International, 2024) (EPD International, 2024).
- Nudura insulated concrete forms EPD valid through November 2027 (EPD International, 2027) (EPD International, 2027).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tremco publish product-specific EPDs for core North American sealants and fluid-applied air barriers?
We could not find publicly posted, product-specific EPDs for leading North American sealants and fluid-applied air barriers as of December 2025. That creates a disadvantage on projects where submittals score product-level EPDs.
Which Tremco brands currently show EPD activity?
Evidence appears around Illbruck membranes, Nullifire firestopping, Nudura ICFs, and Euclid Chemical fibers. Coverage is patchy across the broader portfolio.
Which competitors commonly present EPDs in similar applications?
Carlisle CCW in air and WRBs (NSF listings), Sika for sealants and waterproofing (EPD International library), Hilti for firestop, and others like Soprema or GCP depending on the detail.
Where should Tremco prioritize first EPDs for commercial impact?
Start with high-volume fluid-applied air barriers and top façade sealants, then follow with below‑grade waterproofing and deck systems. Those families are frequent in specs and see the most substitutions.
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.
