Take a Stand Against Leaky Pipe Collars

By Karen L. Edwards. 

When the roof is leaking, one of the first places to check is at the pipe collars, but that is changing with this innovative solution. 

Many roofing leaks occur at the pipe collar. Pipe collars are made out of different materials including aluminum, metal or plastics and they end up failing long before the rest of the roof. The materials just weren’t meant to withstand 25 – 30 years of exposure to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures and the overall forces of nature. As they rust or crack, water intrusion occurs.  

It can be tiring having to constantly replace the pipe collars on otherwise healthy roofs. In fact, W.R. “Bill” Merrin was tired of it too and decided to take matters into his own hands by developing the Wil-Mar Pipe Collar. What makes this pipe collar stand out from the rest? The secret is in the material. Bill knew he needed a material that was proven to perform in any weather, and he settled on EPDM (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer).  

Why EPDM makes sense for pipe collars 

As the EPDM Roofing Association states on their website, “The greatest test of any construction material is how it performs under actual field conditions. Forty years of empirical experience in field applications has shown EPDM to have the roofing industry’s longest average service life.” It is a proven performer that is resistant to fatigue, ozone and weathering, it maintains flexibility in low temperatures and is heat and fire resistant.  

Better materials, better satisfaction 

Whether you are installing a new roof or repairing on old, leaky pipe collar, you take your materials up a notch by using the Wil-Mar Pipe Collar. Not only will you be happy not getting a call back in a few years, your customers won’t ever have to experience the frustration of a cracked, rusted and leaking pipe collar. 

Wil-Mar is so sure that you will love their pipe collars that they are giving away free samples. Try it for yourself today! 

Learn more about Wil-Mar Products in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory.

About Karen L. Edwards  

Karen L. Edwards is the COO at RoofersCoffeeShop and a marketing consultant and freelance writer for the roofing industry. When she is not working, she is watching or attending sporting events, listening to music and spending time with family.