Going Green
Owens Corning Reports Progress on Shingle Recycling Initiatives
Owens Corning continues to advance toward its aspiration to create a circular shingle economy and divert waste from landfills. The company announced today that it has made progress on two key shingle recycling workstreams important for reaching its goal of recycling two million tons of shingles per year in the U.S. ...
Sustainability Reaches New Heights: Designing a Green Roof
By Elite Roofing. Explore green roof systems in one city in New Jersey and see how you can implement and promote green roofs in your area! Green roofs continue to gain popularity across the United States, particularly in urban areas where pollution is high. They provide huge benefits to the ...
A Modern Metropolis With a Green Thumb
By Dani Sheehan. See how one of the hottest cities in Germany is working toward a cooler future. The world’s population has surpassed eight billion people this year, and as the population continues to increase, metropolitan cities are growing with it. With climate change threatening the environment, there is a ...
Why You Might Want to Consider Adding Solar to Your Roofing Business
By Adam Cabrera. Solar roofing is a growing market, increasingly becoming a significant consideration for both homeowners and industry professionals alike. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with two experts from ABC Supply, James Mason, vice president of renewable energy, and Eric ...
Building a Greener Future With Metal
By Anna Lockhart. Attending METALCON 2023? Don’t miss out on the sustainability-centered learning sessions being featured at this year’s event! The future is looking greener and brighter with metal! Learn how the metal industry can align with sustainable strategies and build towards a greener tomorrow through the METALCON ...
The Building Blocks for Sustainable Thinking
By Dani Sheehan. At IB Roof Systems, sustainability is about recycling products at the end of their life cycles, and so much more. Sustainability has become such a buzz word in today’s world, but many people still don’t fully understand what it means or how they can contribute. In season ...
66,000 Pounds of Paper Used a Day to Make This Roofing Material
By Johns Manville. Our Rockdale, Illinois plant has figured out how to use recycled paper to make roofing insulation boards. Here at Johns Manville, we are constantly striving to produce quality roofing insulation products as sustainably as possible. At one of our plants, we’ve figured out how to produce 44 ...
Solar Power and Metal Roofing – a Match Made in Heaven!
By Anna Lockhart. S-5!® founder and CEO shares his insights on why metal roofers should consider offering solar panel installations for their metal roofing projects! Rob Haddock, founder and CEO of S-5!, sat down with Heidi J. Ellsworth in a recent podcast interview to discuss the state of ...
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions to Launch new Unified Steel™ Cool Roof Rated Colors at Western Roofing Expo
New offerings expand energy saving roofing options for homeowners, contractors and builders. Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions™, a leader in efficient and durable roofing systems and components, will exhibit at the 2023 Western Roofing Expo being held September 23 through 25 at Paris Las Vegas. The roofing leader will introduce new ...
Roofing Color Improves Energy Efficiency in Your Metal Roof
By ASC Building Products. Cool coating colors fight the misconception that metal roofs create hot homes. Finding a cool color for a roof is more important than keeping up with the neighbors or using the newest choices available. The technology of metal coating paint utilizes cool colors to decrease energy ...
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