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University Implements Extensive Green Roof
By Cayden Wemple. As part of their plan to become carbon neutral by 2030, the University of Denver has installed a green roof for their Community Commons building. The popularity and rise of green roofs is certainly undeniable and the University of Denver has decided to partake in this ...
Fluvanna Faces - Andrea Johnson, CEO of van der Linde Recycling & Container Rentals
By Harvey J. Sorum, Fluvanna Review Correspondent. Andrea Johnson from van der Linde Recycling & Container rentals shares the history of her company and why recycling is so important. Editor's note: Harvey is active within the Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals and covered this story in Fluvanna Review that we wanted to ...
The Green Insulation That’s Saving the Planet and Wallets
By Cayden Wemple. Check out the green solution to insulation that’s got the industry buzzing. If you’re looking for a green way to save big money on insulation prices, then polyiso might be the right choice for you! On a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth ...
Why We Need to Start Thinking of Metal Roofing When We Think About Solar Power
By Cass Jacoby. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is ushering in a new boom for solar in the U.S. Learn why metal is closely following behind and why it is key to intelligent adoption of solar power. Clean energy legislation in America has significantly fluctuated over this past ...
Saving the Earth One Shingle at a Time
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn about the strides Owens Corning have made in the world of roofing recycling. For decades, asphalt roofing companies like Owens Corning have been looking into how they can manufacture their shingles more sustainably. In the last few years, they’ve actually developed a team whose sole purpose ...
4 Common Questions Contractors Have About Solar and Metal
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. We answer top questions contractors may have concerning how compatible solar panels are with metal roofs. According to HeliusHub, metal roofs (particularly standing-seam roofs) are one of the best types of roofs for attaching solar panels. With metal being a sustainable material, in addition to solar ...
Sustainable Roofing Reimagined
By Cayden Wemple. For more than 20 years, Duro-Last® has been committed to instilling sustainability into the roofing industry. In an industry that inherently produces a lot of waste, it’s important for companies to be aware of that waste and take action to cut back on it. For over ...
Small Steps to Take When Getting Into Solar
By Evelyn Witterholt. Industry professionals shed some light on why solar is a great business to get into and how to get started. If you like making money and creating customer relationships that last, then you should consider getting into the solar business! Although it can be intimidating to dive ...
Sustainable and Responsible Building for the Future
By Cayden Wemple. Listen to Heidi J. Ellsworth talk with Jeff Moore of SOPREMA about sustainable and eco-friendly contracting on an episode of RLW. It’s no secret that contracting and the construction industry are a big contributor to carbon emissions. In fact, it is estimated that upwards of 39% of ...
TAMKO Nears Completion of $25 Million Environmental Control Project at Dallas Manufacturing Plant
TAMKO Building Products LLC is finishing a multi-year $25 million environmental control project at its Dallas facility. The project includes installation of additional environmental control equipment that will be fully operational by mid-2023. These state-of-the-art controls, designed and built by proven environmental emissions control and clean-air solutions providers John Zink and ...
