Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA)
Why siding is a huge growth opportunity
By Emma Peterson. Siding is a natural extension for contractors looking to expand their offerings, strengthen customer relationships and increase project value while leveraging existing building envelope expertise. siding has become a key value-add for many contractors for many reasons, including the fact that homeowners prefer one-stop, do-it-all contractors. To learn more ...
The world of evolving EPR laws
By The Coffee Shops®. Learn about the challenge of navigating packaging, reporting obligations and more under Extended Producer Responsibility laws. If you haven’t heard of an EPR (extended producer responsibility) law, you wouldn’t be the only one. EPRs are typically state-level requirements that hold manufacturers (producers) of goods responsible for the packaging ...
Training builds the foundation for siding success
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Education, industry partnerships and workforce development are helping contractors capitalize on growing opportunities beyond the roofline. Homeowners are increasingly looking for contractors who can provide complete exterior solutions and siding has become one of the fastest-growing opportunities for roofing companies seeking to expand their services. But ...
A step towards affordable housing
By The Coffee Shops™. Zoning and permitting reforms may help reduce regulatory barriers to affordable homebuilding. *Editor’s Note: Since this article was written, the conversation around housing affordability has continued to gain momentum. A recent industry announcement from the American Building Materials Alliance (ABMA), supported by more than 200 organizations, ...
From niche to mainstream: The growth of polymeric roofing
By Emma Peterson. Industry experts break down how innovation and awareness are gaining polymeric roofing traction across the industry. Recently, the polymeric roofing market has been growing in popularity. To talk about the momentum behind these products, Megan Ellsworth hosted Dylan Faust, Zach Stopyro and Thomas Knuckey for an episode ...
6 new ways to install vinyl siding
By The Coffee Shops™. PEPA’s proposed new fastener table for vinyl siding installations was accepted into the building codes. Traditionally, codes have dictated that there is a single prescriptive way to install vinyl siding – 16 inches on center into the studs. However, this has been limiting for contractors in ...
Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA) strengthens the future of exterior construction
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Through workforce development, housing advocacy and practical jobsite resources, PEPA is helping contractors and manufacturers meet today’s challenges with confidence. The construction industry is moving through a time of change that is affecting contractors, manufacturers and the communities they serve. Workforce needs continue to shape business decisions, ...
Protecting choice: Reflecting on PEPA's legislative victory for vinyl siding in Washington state
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. How industry advocacy helps preserve material choice, affordability and innovation in exterior construction. The conversation around building materials continues to evolve across North America as lawmakers, regulators and local governments weigh sustainability, affordability and performance. For manufacturers, contractors and homeowners, maintaining access to a wide range of building ...
Georgian style meets modern exterior performance
By Jesse Sanchez. A look at how vinyl siding and polymeric trim can preserve South Carolina’s architectural heritage while improving long-term performance. Editor’s Note: This article is repurposed from an original piece by Don Browne, contributing writer and blogger for the Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA), and first appeared in ...
PEPA expands its reach as RoofersCoffeeShop® joins the conversation
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Advocacy, innovation and collaboration take center stage as PEPA broadens its impact across exterior building products. The recent meeting of the Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA) marked an important milestone, not only for the association but also for the broader exterior building products industry. For the first time, ...
