Going Green
How cool roofing can help reduce energy costs
By Robin Anderson, technical and strategy development manager, Westlake Royal Building Products. Small steps can lead to big savings, and cool roof colors and a cool roof system do just that. Roofing systems already play a critical role in protecting the home, but what if they can do even more to bolster ...
New resources for designing buildings in a warming climate
By Jenny Yu. An interactive training course and a new brief provide guidance on cool roof technologies and their role in sustainable building design. As extreme heat events become more frequent and energy efficiency remains a top priority for building professionals, new educational resources are helping architects, contractors and ...
The contractor’s role in asphalt shingle recycling and sustainability
By Dani Sheehan. Discussions from the 2025 ARMA Recycling Forum highlighted the growing role contractors play in sustainability, recycling and long-term roof performance. As conversations around sustainability, recycling and circularity continue to grow in the construction industry, roofing contractors increasingly find themselves at the center of the discussion. The 2025 ...
How long until this roof becomes carbon neutral?
By Jesse Sanchez A new calculator is giving roofing contractors a practical way to measure sustainability using verified carbon data. Roofing contractors now have access to a tool designed to support informed conversations about carbon impact. IB Roof Systems’ Carbon Calculator helps users estimate how long it takes for one ...
Unified Steel: Strength, style and sustainability
By Emma Peterson. Learn how stone-coated steel roofing delivers unmatched protection and performance. Across the country, homeowners are in the market for roofing materials that not only deliver powerful durability, but also premium curb appeal and long-term performance. And that’s exactly what Westlake Royal Roofing Solution’s Unified Steel brand ...
Biosolar roofing in action
By Emma Peterson. Learn how plants can make rooftop solar systems more effective. As the built environment continues to grow and develop, we have seen a rise in issues such as the Urban Heat Island effect, drops in biodiversity and overexerted energy grids. In response, there has been a ...
The power of ECO3 technology on your roof
By Emma Peterson. Learn how SOPERMA’s ECO3 technology delivers a roofing solution that is both strong and sustainable. We’ve all probably seen air pollution in and around a city – that brown haze that settles over a skyline or the plume of gray smoke out of a chimney. But ...
Supporting sustainability from the top down
By Green Link Engineering. Green Link Engineering outlines how rooftop support design helps meet growing energy and environmental demands. As energy costs continue to rise, professionals across the trades are being called to rethink how efficiency, sustainability and equipment design intersect. In a webinar titled “Weathering the Storm with Rooftop ...
Groundbreaking Knowledge Transfer Partnership converts construction waste into green economic solutions
Teesside University has entered into a research partnership with Welsh resource management firm Dauson Environmental Group (DEG) which has the potential to reshape the landscape for sustainable building materials and low-carbon infrastructure across the United Kingdom. Teesside University has entered into a research partnership with Welsh resource management firm Dauson Environmental ...
Boosting roof efficiency with HD polysio cover boards
By Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA). Using HD polyiso cover boards can reduce installation time, improve energy performance and strengthen the long-term reliability of roof systems. High-density polyiso cover boards are becoming a preferred choice for modern roof assemblies, offering durability and thermal performance in a single solution. The Polyisocyanurate ...
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