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Project Profiles
IBM plant installs second InSpire® solar air heating system
The new 2,000 square foot InSpire® wall, installed in 2023, will reduce the plant's carbon footprint by 12,3 tons of CO2, year after year, for the next 25 years. The IBM Bromont plant located in Bromont, QC, Canada, opened in 1972. Fifty years later, the facility continues to be a leader ...
20% insurance discount on DaVinci composite roofing
By DaVinci Roofscapes. By making the switch to composite roofing, the Walz family no longer worries about the Nebraska hail and saves money each year on their insurance premiums. Back in 2020 Rita and Mark Walz purchased an impact-resistant DaVinci Slate roof after a hailstorm destroyed their asphalt shingle roof. The Nebraska ...
Avalon Bothell Commons: A GAF case study
By GAF. For this mixed-use community, Chinook Building Envelope Services needed a manufacturer that accommodated the large scope of the project and its different designs efficiently and effectively. Easing the paperwork burden for contractors The Avalon Bothell Commons in Washington is the next big residential and mixed-use community with more than 675 apartments, ...
From 1910 to today, a legacy of quality work
By Sika Corporation. Learn how Sika’s liquid applied roofing and waterproofing played a crucial role in a historical renovation. Sika’s history began in 1910 with Kaspar Winkler inventing Sika-1, a quick-setting waterproofing admixture for mortar. From this very first product, Sika has been used in unique and important projects. For ...
Architectural marvel: Shenzhen Air Dome sets new standards with durable Tedlar® surface
By Jonny Suchor. A behind-the-scenes look at the innovation of Shenzhen's Spectacular Air Dome. A new piece of modern architecture has recently been completed in Shenzhen, China: the Shenzhen Air Dome. This architectural wonder is not just any structure, it is the world's largest single gas membrane air dome, covering ...
Proyecto solar en techo metálico sobrevivió a otis, gracias a nueva tecnología en instalaciones solares
Cadena comercial en Acapulco busca fortalecer el techo con nueva tecnología y hardware anti-huracanes. Siete meses después de la devastación de Acapulco causada por el huracán Otis, el evento meteorológico extremo dejó lecciones para los locales y las empresas. Los techos solares que sobrevivieron a Otis fue gracias a la nueva ...
Catch two birds with one silicone coating
By Progressive Materials. A silicone coating is great for protecting your roof from the elements as well as furry or feathered creatures! Animals looking for food and shelter can unintentionally damage roofs and cause costly repairs. Birds and rodents will chew through substrates to find insects, crack open nuts ...
Celebrating the completion of Project Reroof 2023
By the Roofing Contractors Association of Southern California. A heartfelt thank you to all of the roofing rock stars that made Project Reroof 2023 a success! We’re happy to announce the successful completion of our Project Reroof 2023, an effort that has once again showcased the strength and generosity of our community ...
16 unique roofs from all over the globe
By IKO Industries. From modern green roofs to traditional tile, beautiful roofs come in all shapes and sizes. Across the globe there are a myriad of amazing different cultures and landmarks. But one thing that is a commonality is the need for shelter from the elements, no matter what ...
Reviving university gutters
By Sika. Learn why Sikalastic® RoofPro was the ideal choice for gutter repairs on this university building due to its versatility and ease of use. For gutter repairs at this East Coast university, the choice was clear: Sikalastic® RoofPro. Its proven success on a campus in Providence, Rhode Island led ...
