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More than 125 Years of Experience

Not many companies can make that claim.  Founded in 1895, Garland has withstood the test of time to become a worldwide leader in the commercial building industry. 

1917, Jacob Wise, First U.S. Patent for Roofing Compositions

1919, Garland purchases plant and warehouse at 3800 E. 91st St Cleveland, OH; remains HQ today

1930, Garland's product line of consumer house paints is sold through a network of hardware stores

1942, As part of the war effort, Garland produces reclamation system for spray paint used to camouflage military vehicles.

1950, Garland manufactures a line of waterproofing products for greenhouses, including caulking, shading, and putty.

1978, Garland introduces StressPly®, the first high-performance modified bitumen roofing system manufactured in North America.

1989, The StressPly Plus membrane, with SBS plus SEBS polymers and a quad axial scrim, is introduced.

1991, Garland introduces the first vegetative roofing system in North America.

1992, With R-Mer Lite®, Garland's product line expands into metal roofing.

1992, The Energizer rubberized liquid membrane for roof restoration is introduced.

1992, Garland's premium mod-bit line expands with the introduction of the torch-applied, fiberglass-reinforced StressPly IV.

1993, StressPly E is introduced with several innovative sustainable characteristics, including the incorporation of recycled crumb rubber in the membrane.

1994, Garland becomes the first U.S. commercial roofing manufacturer to achieve ISO 9002 certification.

1995, The innovative R-Mer Ply roof termination and flashing system is introduced.

1996, RAMP®, Garland's Roof Asset Management Program is the industry's first digital tool for evaluating and managing assets.

1997, Garland introduces Black-Knight/Black-Stallion® high-performance coal tar pitch waterproofer and roofing laminate.

1997, Honored with the Plant Engineering Product of the Year Award for incorporating post-consumer recycled tires into our modified bitumen systems.

1998, Garland receives a patent for its exclusive Black-Knight technology.

1999, Garland expands the Weatherking® cold-adhesive product line to include polymerized, brush-grade flashing adhesive.

2000, Garland introduces Insul-Lock® insulation adhesive.

2001, Garland introduces the R-Mer Edge product family to protect the roof’s perimeter.

2002, StressPly EUV with Starburst® Mineral Surfacing receives Product of the Year Award, Silver; Editor's Choice Award; and Bronze Product of the Year Award from industry trade publications.

2003, ISO 9001:2000 certification is achieved.

2005, Garland expands its capabilities to include the Millennium® line of technologically advanced, polymer-modified, coal tar membranes for commercial applications.

2005, Garland receives the Green Roof Award of Excellence, in the category of extensive institutional roofing from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, for a roof designed for the Environmental Studies Building at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington.

2006, Garland introduces Silver-Flash® cold-applied, trowel-grade, silver mastic.

2006, The White-Knight®/White-Stallion® ENERGY STAR® qualified multipurpose urethane restoration waterproofing system product family is extended for use in a wide range of new applications.

2007, New StressPly® IV Plus family of products is introduced.

2007, Garland introduces Insul-Lock® HR, a single step application, two component, VOC compliant insulation adhesive.

2007, Introduction of environmentally friendly, VOC-free Green-Lock® multi-purpose structural adhesive.

1917, Jacob Wise, First U.S. Patent for Roofing Compositions

History Video assets - Various photos from the History Video

1919, Garland purchases plant and warehouse at 3800 E. 91st St Cleveland, OH; remains HQ today

History Video assets - Various photos from the History Video

1930, Garland's product line of consumer house paints is sold through a network of hardware stores

History Video assets - Various photos from the History Video

1942, As part of the war effort, Garland produces reclamation system for spray paint used to camouflage military vehicles.

The Sherman tank was the primary battle tank of the U. S. and Western Allies from 1942-45. Nearly 50,000 were produced during World War 2.

1950, Garland manufactures a line of waterproofing products for greenhouses, including caulking, shading, and putty.

History Video assets - Various photos from the History Video

1978, Garland introduces StressPly®, the first high-performance modified bitumen roofing system manufactured in North America.

History Video assets - Various photos from the History Video

1989, The StressPly Plus membrane, with SBS plus SEBS polymers and a quad axial scrim, is introduced.

Photos throughout Garland's History

1991, Garland introduces the first vegetative roofing system in North America.

Photos of the Niles North High School Skokie, IL Chicago by Justin Reed & Matt Lemere

Base Sheet: StressBase 80 Plus
Cap Sheet: StressPly E FR Mineral
Surface Coating: GarlaBrite

Metal roof over the gym, featuring a small section of green roof

1992, With R-Mer Lite®, Garland's product line expands into metal roofing.

Professional Photos of RMer Lite and RMer Coping Project

1992, The Energizer rubberized liquid membrane for roof restoration is introduced.

Drone photos of Spectrum Field where Energizer was applied

1992, Garland's premium mod-bit line expands with the introduction of the torch-applied, fiberglass-reinforced StressPly IV.

2Ply StressPly IV Black-Knight Flood Gravel Fayette County Housing Authority in Uniontown, PA

1993, StressPly E is introduced with several innovative sustainable characteristics, including the incorporation of recycled crumb rubber in the membrane.

Photos of the Statesville Civic Center during and after construction

1994, Garland becomes the first U.S. commercial roofing manufacturer to achieve ISO 9002 certification.

History Video assets - Various photos from the History Video

1995, The innovative R-Mer Ply roof termination and flashing system is introduced.

Black-Knight Cold Flood & Gravel Rmer Edge Metal Mastic Restoration

1996, RAMP®, Garland's Roof Asset Management Program is the industry's first digital tool for evaluating and managing assets.

Arial of Man on Roof

1997, Garland introduces Black-Knight/Black-Stallion® high-performance coal tar pitch waterproofer and roofing laminate.

Black-Knight/Black-Stallion Mastic Photos

1997, Honored with the Plant Engineering Product of the Year Award for incorporating post-consumer recycled tires into our modified bitumen systems.

Aerial view of the stark contrast between a massive landfill of used car tires and the surrounding green trees. Tire dump showcases human waste impact on environment.

1998, Garland receives a patent for its exclusive Black-Knight technology.

Black-Knight Cold Tar Based Roofing Website Photo

1999, Garland expands the Weatherking® cold-adhesive product line to include polymerized, brush-grade flashing adhesive.

Weatherking Flashing Photo

2000, Garland introduces Insul-Lock® insulation adhesive.

Product Page Feature Photo Insul-Lock

2001, Garland introduces the R-Mer Edge product family to protect the roof’s perimeter.

Professional photos of Belden HQ installed with RMer Edge Coping

2002, StressPly EUV with Starburst® Mineral Surfacing receives Product of the Year Award, Silver; Editor's Choice Award; and Bronze Product of the Year Award from industry trade publications.

Photoshoot of brighter mineral surface

2003, ISO 9001:2000 certification is achieved.

Photos from the History Video

2005, Garland expands its capabilities to include the Millennium® line of technologically advanced, polymer-modified, coal tar membranes for commercial applications.

Millennium4_Finished

2005, Garland receives the Green Roof Award of Excellence, in the category of extensive institutional roofing from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, for a roof designed for the Environmental Studies Building at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington.

Evergreen State College 2

2006, Garland introduces Silver-Flash® cold-applied, trowel-grade, silver mastic.

Product Page Feature Photos Silver Flash

2006, The White-Knight®/White-Stallion® ENERGY STAR® qualified multipurpose urethane restoration waterproofing system product family is extended for use in a wide range of new applications.

White-Knight Lenawee District Library in Adrian, Michigan

2007, New StressPly® IV Plus family of products is introduced.

Photos of the Mondelez International Chicago Bakery in Chicago, IL Tear-off photos Justin Reed & Matt Lemere 

Base Sheet: HPR Torch Base
Cap Sheet: StressPly IV Plus UV Mineral 
Surface Coating: Sunburst Roofing Minerals

2007, Garland introduces Insul-Lock® HR, a single step application, two component, VOC compliant insulation adhesive.

Insul-Lock HR Website Photo

2007, Introduction of environmentally friendly, VOC-free Green-Lock® multi-purpose structural adhesive.

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