The Sustainable State of the Roofing Industry
Changes related to sustainability have been substantial over the past decade. In less than ten years, we’ve witnessed the introduction of many new products and technologies.
View ArticleCorporate Social Responsibility: A New Measure of Sustainability
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is one of the newest concepts to emerge in the field of sustainable business practices.
View ArticleSustaining Your Business during Labor Shortages: The Role of Tools and Equipment
economic factors are just as important - especially at a time when it's difficult to recruit and retain the best employees.
View ArticleShingle Recycling Update
Without a doubt, the biggest success story in sustainable roofing has been the amazing growth in the recycling of asphalt shingles.
View ArticleTools for Improved Roof Safety
There are many tools available that can make a significant contribution to your company's safety program.
View ArticleBuilding a Sustainable Maintenance Business with Roof Coatings
For nearly 200 years, roof coatings have been used to temporarily extend the life of a flat roof until a more permanent roofing system could be installed.
View ArticleBuilding a Sustainable Roofing Business with Software
Computer software offers a tremendous opportunity for the long-term success of roofing contractors.
View ArticleCool Roof Coatings and Urban Heat Islands
urban regions have become much warmer than their rural surroundings, forming a "heat island" of higher temperatures.
View ArticleSustainable Metal Roofing Grows in Popularity
Metal is one of the most sustainable roofing materials, and now it’s becoming one of the most popular.
View ArticleNavigating the World of Low-VOC Bonding Adhesives
When I started out in the roofing business almost 40 years ago, selecting the right adhesive for bonding single-ply membranes was pretty easy.
View ArticlePlanning for a Sustainable 2018
To help you get started toward more sustainable 2018, I'd like to offer the following suggestions.
View ArticleDaVinci Roofscapes Recycles 820,000 Pounds of Waste for Earth Day 2018
Rooftop Production Increases While Generated Scrap Decreases.
View ArticleDuro-Last Earns Sustainability Certifications on Single-Ply Roofing Membranes
Duro-Last has announced that it has achieved certifications for each of its roofing membranes under the NSF American National Standard for Sustainable Roofing Membranes – NSF/ANSI 347.
View ArticleTesla Files Patent for Color Solar Roof Tiles
Tesla Inc. has filed a patent for colored variants of solar shingles.
View ArticleSolar Integrated Roofing Acquires Four Companies
Things are heating up for Solar Integrated Roofing Corp. after announcing plans to acquire four companies in the fourth quarter.
View ArticleMalarkey Using Upcycled Plastics in Shingles
Malarkey Roofing Products has announced it will offer NEX polymer modified asphalt in all roofing shingles starting Jan. 1 – executing a plan to upcycle materials that would otherwise end up in a...
View ArticleSolar Shingle Maker Takes First Order, Partners with Lender
RGS Energy said it has accepted its first customer purchase order for its solar shingle system and is working with a lender to help roofing contractors carry its line of products.
View ArticleSuntuity Delivers One of New Jersey's Largest Rooftop Solar PV Systems
Suntuity has delivered one of New Jersey's largest contiguous rooftop solar PV systems at Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals' new 500,000-square-foot warehouse facility in East Windsor.
View ArticleGreen Roof Helps Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis Achieve LEED Gold
The newly renovated Visitor Center and Museum at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis has been awarded LEED Gold in recognition of the building’s sustainable site development, water savings and building...
View ArticleGreen Roofs for Healthy Cities Offers Discount on Professional Development...
During the month of April, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is providing a 30% discount on its Living Architecture Academy online courses to encourage sustainable roofing practices.
View ArticleAlpha Omega Construction Group First to Offer GAF Energy's Solar Roof in...
Leading roofing contractor in the Southeast continues to innovate, joins fast-growing solar trend.
View ArticleGAF Energy Continues Leadership Team Expansion with New Executive Hire
Before joining GAF Energy, Robinett held senior leadership positions in global operations, manufacturing, engineering, and quality in the solar, electronics and semiconductor industries.
View ArticleSPI Acquires Consumer Contractors of PetersenDean Inc.
Following its Chapter 11 filing in June 2020, PetersenDean's contracts have been acquired by SPI Energy, a global energy company.
View ArticleSpray Foam on the Rise
What roofing contractors using spray foam can expect in the next year, featuring SPFA Executive Director Rick Duncan.
View ArticleRST Roofing Becomes Atlanta’s First Tesla Solar Roofing-Certified Installer
RST Roofing and Renovations, based in Atlanta, recently became the state of Georgia’s first Tesla Solar Roof-certified installer.
View ArticleRoofing of the Goats Parade
Goats on a Roof? It doesn’t sound ridiculous if you’ve ever visited Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay, Wis. On Sat., June 10, the 9th annual Roofing of the Goats parade took place.
View ArticleVirginia Zoo Unveils Innovative Green Roof
The Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke, Va., has introduced a new living exhibit — a lush rooftop gardenscape — that serves as an educational tool for conservation.
View ArticleFunding for Louisiana ‘Fortified” Roof Program Begins Next Month
Louisiana is boosting its 'Fortified' home roof program with $10,000 grants, with first dibs going to those policyholders of Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state's insurer of last...
View ArticleGerman Spa Boasts Largest Thatched Roof in Europe
Ingenhoven Architects of Düsseldorf, Germany has designed a health resort on the German island Sylt in the North Sea with the largest thatched roof in Europe, covering more than 75,000 square feet.
View ArticleA Twist on Boston's Iconic ‘Green Monster’
Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox, opened in 1912 and is known for its iconic "Green Monster" outfield wall; a section of its roof was transformed into an urban farm in 2015, and Fenway Farms produces...
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