Going Green
The best roofing choice for extreme temperatures
By Exterior Home Solutions. Learn what materials will help keep your home cool when it gets hot. While the temperature has already dropped in many areas across the U.S., it’s never too early to start understanding the toll the warmer months have on your roof. Summer temperatures can be sweltering ...
Why metal may outshine asphalt for your home
By Adam Quenneville Roofing and Siding. Choosing the right roof is about more than just looks — it's about making a smart, lasting investment. As the housing market evolves and sustainability becomes more than just a buzzword, the debate between metal and asphalt roofing is heating up. Homeowners today aren’t just looking ...
5 factors that affect a roof’s lifespan
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn how top roofing materials perform over the years. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers who want to learn more about the longevity of their roof. A roof is a large investment, which means that durability and longevity are key factors when it comes to ...
Maximize your tax savings with metal roof solar attachments made in the USA
The IRA and Domestic Content Bonus Credit are meant to make clean energy more affordable for Americans, create new jobs and help building owners and homeowners embrace renewable energy for their projects. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers valuable tax incentives for renewable energy projects, including a 30% Investment Tax Credit ...
7 roof maintenance tips
By Coastal Roofing Solutions. Protect your home with proper roof maintenance. With the unpredictability of the weather, it’s vital to ensure your roof is ready for everything from summer heat to thunderstorms, wildfires, hurricanes and more. Coastal Roofing Solutions understands the unique challenges faced by homes and homeowners throughout the U.S. By ...
Understanding the California Solar Mandate
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn what this mandate is and what it means for your roof. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers in California. You may have heard of the California Solar Mandate, approved by the California Energy Commission in 2018. If not here’s the gist: it aims to ...
The rise of self-stabilizing roof decks
By Northern Arizona Roof Services. Stronger, smarter and more sustainable roofing solutions are shaping the future. Durability and efficiency have always been at the core of great roofing, but a newer innovation is setting a higher standard: the self-stabilizing roof deck. Designed to withstand extreme weather while streamlining installation, this cutting-edge system ...
Solar that shines
By Emma Peterson. Explore how Tesla Solar Roof systems offer versatility, beauty and performance that makes bringing sustainability to your home seamless. One of the most common and visible solutions to creating sustainable energy are solar panels because, in addition to having short- and long-term energy and economic benefits, they ...
Building smarter: How cool walls transform energy efficiency
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 ...
Explore the urban oasis that is the Javits Center’s roof
By Emma Peterson. This innovative roof not only increases biodiversity and sustainability, but it mitigates stormwater runoff and produces fresh fruits and vegetables! When you’re in New York City, New York, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the bustling, chaotic streets and take a walk somewhere green. Maybe ...
