By Howard Wiig, Hawai‘i State Energy Office. Explore the benefits of cool wall technology and its role as a sustainable solution for modern construction in a warming world. For centuries, homes in hot climates like the Mediterranean have been painted white to help reflect heat. As global temperatures rise, this ...
By Emma Peterson. This roof coating from UNIFLEX makes cool roofs and a cooler planet. Cool roof technology is becoming more important as the effects of climate change become more apparent and critical. But what exactly is a cool roof, why is it so important and how do you create ...
The MAX PVC and MAX PVC XR membranes are designed for premium flexibility, durability and energy efficiency. Elevate™ Commercial Roofing Systems, a premier manufacturer of roofing, wall and lining systems, is proud to announce the expansion of its PVC product lineup with the introduction of MAX PVC and fleece-backed MAX PVC ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn how tax credits and incentives have made energy-efficient roofing more accessible than ever before. Roofing contractors have been at the forefront of using cool roofs and walls to reduce energy consumption and decrease the commonality of urban heat islands (UHI). 2022 saw one of the big shifts in ...
By Emma Peterson. With the launch of a new educational campaign, the United States Cool Surfaces Deployment Project aims to accelerate the use of cool roofs and walls. In 2022, a team came together, hailing from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Arizona State University, the ...
This association plays key role in roofing and exterior wall sustainability. Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), today announced that Wade Shepherd, senior manager of components and technical for roofing, has been appointed to the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Board of Directors, effective October 2, 2024. ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the science and testing necessary to ensure roofing materials are safe and durable! While construction and laboratory science don’t necessarily seem like two peas in a pod, testing is a crucial part of the industry that ensures roofing products, materials and systems meet strict safety, ...
By Emma Peterson. Navigating everything from new building codes, training requirements and more as coatings become an increasingly popular roofing solution. As building owners and professionals in the field realize the power and potential of the coatings industry, it has grown incredibly rapidly. From energy efficiency benefits to extending an ...
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 ...
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what has been trending on CoatingsCoffeeShop™ this past month! A popular article this last month among readers highlights the valuable resources produced by the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) available for members of the post-frame industry. Coffee Shop writer, Emma Peterson, highlighted the association’s collection ...