By Hannah Ford. Amsterdam’s approach to urban sustainability. Many countries are beginning to turn to green solutions especially in major metropolitan cities. Green roofs are considered a great alternative to urban infrastructure. A green roof is specially designed with specific plants to grow on the structures. However, while a green ...
By Howard Wiig, Hawaii State Energy Office. The answer may surprise you. Energy-efficient roofs play an important role in reaching energy goals. Roofers can't save the whole world, but roofers working on 150°F roofs know better than anyone that the world is getting hotter, and that we can do our part by ...
By AEP Span. A showcase of construction that harmonizes with nature. Nestled in the lush landscapes of Oregon’s West Hills, Amaterra Winery isn’t just a destination for wine enthusiasts — it’s a testament to the power of thoughtful design and environmental stewardship. This architectural gem merges seamlessly with its surroundings, ...
By Jesse Sanchez. These coatings are tailored to withstand the elements, enhancing longevity and performance. In this CoatingsCast, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Amanda Paterline and Brad Shreve of AkzoNobel to discuss the impact of environmental conditions on metal roof coatings. The conversation shed light on how ...
By DaVinci Roofscapes. When you’re able to minimize waste on a roofing job, you’re showing a big advantage in your marketplace over the competition. Can you imagine being at a job site and having just 1% waste? This is possible when a roofing team installs DaVinci Roofscapes products using careful measuring procedures! Here’s ...
By Dani Sheehan. Proactive roof maintenance is the key to a sustainable future. See how infrared technology can help us work toward greener solutions. In the roofing industry, we are no strangers to the necessity of maintenance. However, keeping roofs watertight has historically involved reactive rather than proactive measures. Today, ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Leading the shift towards sustainable roofing solutions. The roofing industry is seeing a significant shift toward sustainability and one company at the forefront of this change is Progressive Materials. In this episode of the Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Matt Clarke, eastern ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn how sustainability does more than help nature, it helps people. As climate becomes an increasingly pressing issue, the industry has experienced a distinct shift towards creating more sustainable processes and products. This is due to many factors but includes tax incentives from the government and consumers ...
LP® SmartSide® products are carbon negative, building on their legacy of innovation, durability and performance. LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced that the entirety of its LP® SmartSide® Trim and Siding product portfolio is now officially designated as carbon negative, reinforcing the product line’s ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn how ACE Laboratories and the Cool Roof Rating Council are pushing sustainable material solutions forward. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth got the chance to sit down with Erick Sharp, the CEO of ACE Laboratories, to talk about how they are prioritizing sustainability ...