Holcim Elevate Roofing Systems in Ogden, UT

Holcim Elevate: The Rebrand Behind the Old Firestone Name

A fair number of bids and older warranty documents around Ogden still reference Firestone Building Products, and owners who see "Elevate" on a new proposal sometimes assume it's an unfamiliar manufacturer instead of the same company under new ownership. Knowing the history matters here because it affects how warranty claims and product continuity actually work on a roof installed under the old name.

From Firestone to Elevate

Firestone Building Products built its reputation over decades as one of the largest EPDM manufacturers in the country, with its RubberGard EPDM line installed on a huge share of the commercial low-slope roofs across the country, including plenty of the older industrial buildings around Business Depot Ogden and Clearfield. Holcim, a Swiss building materials company, acquired Firestone Building Products and rebranded the commercial roofing division as Elevate. The product lines carried over under new names, and existing warranties on Firestone-branded roofs remain valid under the new corporate ownership.

For an owner comparing a bid that cites "Elevate" against one citing another manufacturer, it helps to know this is the same manufacturing base and product engineering that built the EPDM systems already installed on a lot of older buildings in this area, not an unproven newcomer.

EPDM Heritage and Current Product Range

Elevate's EPDM systems, carrying the RubberGard name forward, remain a core part of the product line, alongside a TPO line (UltraPly) and a growing coatings and fluid-applied restoration product range. That breadth means Elevate is a reasonable manufacturer to consider whether a project calls for new EPDM on an older deck that suits rubber membrane's flexibility, TPO on a standard warehouse re-roof, or a coating restoration on an aging roof that doesn't need full tear-off.

A bid should still name the specific product line and gauge rather than just citing the manufacturer, the same way it should for any brand. "Elevate roofing system" alone doesn't tell an owner whether EPDM or TPO is actually being installed.

Warranty Continuity After the Rebrand

If a building already has a Firestone-branded roof under warranty, that warranty continues to be honored under Elevate's ownership, and service and claims processes carried over through the transition. It's still worth confirming directly with documentation rather than assuming, particularly on older buildings where the original installer may no longer be in business and the warranty paperwork needs to be tracked down independently.

On new installations, Elevate's current warranty structure follows the same general pattern as other major manufacturers - tiered coverage from material-only up to full system warranties, tied to installer certification level, with the specific terms varying by product line and gauge.

• Specific product line named - RubberGard EPDM, UltraPly TPO, or a coating product - rather than just "Elevate" generically
• Whether an existing roof has a legacy Firestone warranty and how to verify its documentation
• Membrane gauge and attachment method matched to the building's deck condition
• Warranty tier and term, tied to installer certification status
• Fastening pattern calculated for the building's actual wind exposure, including canyon wind events
• Whether insulation and cover board are Elevate products or sourced separately

EPDM Still Suits a Lot of This Building Stock

Elevate's EPDM heritage matters practically on the older, structurally irregular decks common in this region's postwar industrial buildings. Rubber membrane's flexibility handles deck movement and settling better than a rigid thermoplastic weld in some of these older structures, and a manufacturer with decades of EPDM-specific engineering behind its product has a track record on exactly that kind of building. We don't default to EPDM on every re-roof, but on the right deck, Elevate's RubberGard line is a sound, well-established choice rather than a legacy product being phased out. The same logic applies to a re-cover decision: if the existing roof is already EPDM and performing adequately at the deck level, staying within the same membrane family often means less risk of unexpected compatibility issues than switching chemistries during the transition.

Reading an Elevate Bid

The corporate history is useful context, but it doesn't substitute for the same scrutiny any bid deserves: named product line, membrane gauge, fastening pattern matched to actual wind exposure, and a written warranty document rather than a verbal summary. A well-known manufacturer name, old or new, is a starting point for confidence in the material, not a substitute for checking the installation details.

Questions on Holcim Elevate

Is Elevate the same company as Firestone Building Products?

Yes, Elevate is the current name for the commercial roofing division formerly branded as Firestone Building Products, following its acquisition by Holcim. The manufacturing base and product engineering carried forward under the new name.

Will my existing Firestone warranty still be honored?

Warranties issued under the Firestone name continue to be honored under Elevate's ownership. It's still worth confirming your specific warranty documentation directly rather than assuming, especially on older installations.

Does Elevate make TPO or just EPDM?

Both. Elevate's EPDM line (RubberGard) is its historical strength, but the company also manufactures TPO (UltraPly) and coating and restoration products.

Is EPDM from Elevate a good fit for an older Ogden warehouse?

Often yes, particularly on decks with some settling or irregularity where rubber membrane's flexibility is an advantage over a rigid welded system, though the right choice always depends on the specific building's condition.

Does the Holcim acquisition affect product quality or availability?

The product lines and manufacturing have continued under the new ownership structure. Availability follows normal market and supply conditions rather than anything specific to the corporate transition at this point.

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