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Going Green
White roofs are the cool choice
By Dani Sheehan. Show your customers compelling evidence for how white roofs improve energy efficiency and explore the most suitable cool roofing solutions for their building. White roofs have gained significant attention for their ability to improve energy efficiency in buildings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, white or ...
Sustainable materials sell themselves
By Dani Sheehan. From start to finish, we can implement sustainable practices into the roofing process. Learn how using greener products can improve your business model. This is an incredibly exciting time for the construction industry, and companies like USG are paving the way for implementing sustainable solutions. In an ...
5 common questions about spray foam roofing
By Evelyn Witterholt. General Coatings answers your most pressing questions about spray foam roofs, including how durable and energy efficient they are. The spray foam (SPF) roofing industry is growing fast. Just earlier this year, the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance’s (SPFA) SprayFoam Convention and Expo saw a record number of ...
Raising the standards in solar and roofing
By Emma Peterson. Learn how standards are developed and how S-5! is making sure nothing slips through the cracks. Standards are a complex, yet crucial part of the construction industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Mark Gies and Dustin Haddock of S-5! visited Heidi J. Ellsworth to talk ...
The hot trend of cool roofing
By Western Colloid. Here’s why upgrading a building for energy efficiency is a must for building owners. Editor’s note: Share the following information on energy efficiency in roofing with your building owner customers. How can upgrading a roof for energy efficiency make a difference? When a building has a cool ...
Your input matters!
By Dani Sheehan. When you participate in this 15-minute survey, you’ll be contributing to understanding and improving sustainability and resiliency initiatives in roofing. As we face increasing environmental challenges and economic uncertainties, sustainable practices and resilient roofing systems are critical to ensuring the longevity, efficiency and environmental impact of our ...
Celebrating a sustainability achievement
By Jonny Suchor. Malarkey's approach of creating shingles using cleaner manufacturing techniques and lower-carbon materials embodies sustainability without compromising quality. Malarkey Roofing Products' 2024 Sustainability Report sets an industry benchmark, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship through innovative roofing solutions. Supported by credible third-party organizations like GreenCircle Certified, Cool Roof ...
Considering cool roofs: 7 common questions asked by homeowners
By Owens Corning. Help homeowners understand cool roof technology in asphalt shingles this summer. As summer gets underway and many parts of the U.S. prepare for soaring temperatures, roof technologies and materials can help support “cooler” residential environments. Below are seven questions homeowners often ask about cool roofs that use asphalt shingles, ...
Proactive strides in the coating industry
By Jonny Suchor. Speaking with AkzoNobel representatives about the role coil coatings play in environmental conservation and the company’s sustainability goals. AkzoNobel, a global leader in the coatings industry, is pioneering innovative products and showing a commitment to sustainability that aligns with the urgency of climate action. In an engaging episode ...
Mycocycle raises $3.6 million to transform waste into sustainable raw materials with fungi
Seed extension comes as company triples R&D footprint and raises production capacity to 40 metric tons of material treated per month. Mycocycle, a nature-inspired, woman-owned biotechnology company that uses fungi to transform organic waste into reusable materials, today announced an oversubscribed $3.6 million Seed extension. Closed Loop Partners’ Ventures Group led ...
