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 ...
Reduce, reuse and recycle with eco-friendly alternatives for everyday usage. In the realm of versatile cleaning solutions, the TopShield® Reclaimed Multi-Purpose T-Shirt Rags offer unparalleled absorbency and functionality. Designed to handle a wide range of spills and messes, these rags are an essential addition to any toolkit, whether for professional use ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn why UL 2703 is so important and what the next steps for solar standards are. In an ever-changing industry, codes and standards are always developing and adapting. A great example of this is the UL 2703, which was developed as a way to evaluate solar ...
CertainTeed is the first siding end-product manufacturer to receive gold verification. CertainTeed®, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, has announced that its residential vinyl siding products have successfully met all the requirements of +Vantage Vinyl™, an industry-wide sustainability initiative that engages companies across the entire U.S. vinyl value ...
By Dani Sheehan. Offering roof coatings can provide benefits to a roof’s physical structure, your customer’s budget and the surrounding environment. Building owners and homeowners alike are looking for guidance on cost-effective and sustainable roofing solutions now more than ever. Roof coatings can be an excellent option for extending the ...
By APOC. Learn about the science behind reflective roof coatings and how they create a better built environment! Heat can be hugely detrimental to roofing systems. It is a type of stress that shortens the entire roof’s lifespan whilst simultaneously placing more pressure and work on the building’s internal cooling ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn about all the ways LP Building Solutions is integrating sustainability into their operations. Recently, there has been a conscious push in the home improvement and installation industry for more sustainable practices and products, especially as more emerges about how sustainable practices are also key to supporting ...
By Dani Sheehan. From an increase in severe weather events to the rise in popularity of green roof systems, the use of a high-performing cover board will add life and durability to any commercial roof system. During the 2024 International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) International Convention and ...
By EagleView Assess. Solar analysis deciphers sunlight patterns to maximize energy production and drive us towards a sustainable future. Assessing the solar potential of a location and taking advantage of the immeasurable power of the sun is changing the renewable energy landscape. Understanding the complexities of solar analysis can power ...