Going Green
10 Sustainable Roofing Materials Everyone Should Know About
By Evelyn Witterholt. In honor of Earth Day, we are highlighting 10 of our favorite eco-friendly roofing products that everyone needs to know about. Earth Day is right around the corner, a day where we all come together to make changes that will better our planet. But these changes don’t ...
GAF Marks Milestones in Product Circularity, Tackling Urban Heat and Resilience Building in 2022 Sustainability Report
The GAF annual report demonstrates progress toward 2030 Planet Goals. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, today released the company’s 2022 Sustainability Report outlining industry-leading initiatives and progress toward its 2030 Planet Goals. GAF reached new milestones in the production of its recycled asphalt ...
Earth Day 2023: 10.9 Million Pounds of Waste Recycled at DaVinci® Roofscapes in 11 Years
DaVinci® Roofscapes breaks own records recycling polymer waste in 2022. During the past 11 years, DaVinci® Roofscapes, a division of Westlake Royal Building Products™ USA Inc. has reprocessed more than 10.9 million pounds of polymer scrap materials. In conjunction with the upcoming Earth Day on April 22, the composite slate ...
The Green Solution to High Energy Bills
By Spark Solar. Spark Solar offers an easy and cost-effective solution to reduce energy bills and increase the value of homes. Solar panels have been on the rise in popularity for years now, and it’s been a wonder why more people don’t rely on them as their main energy source. ...
University Implements Extensive Green Roof
By Cayden Wemple. As part of their plan to become carbon neutral by 2030, the University of Denver has installed a green roof for their Community Commons building. The popularity and rise of green roofs is certainly undeniable and the University of Denver has decided to partake in this ...
The Eco-friendly Roof That Gives Back to Our Planet
By Cayden Wemple. If you’re needing to replace your roof, choosing metal is the most eco-friendly and environmentally conscious way to go. Hear why on a new episode of the AskARoofer Podcast! Implementing green infrastructure into your home isn’t just limited to composting and having a greenhouse anymore. There are ...
Cool Roof Policies Trending Among Cities
By Sarah Schneider, Cool Roof Rating Council. As extreme heat waves continue to hit America, more and more cities are looking to reflective roofs to mitigate the heat. It doesn’t take a climate scientist to know that our cities are getting hotter every summer. Between increased urbanization and the growing ...
Why Recovering a Roof is a Sustainable Practice
By Cass Jacoby. Learn all about how Sika roof recovery is a sustainable alternative to a reroof. In a RoofersCoffeeShop® RLW, Sean Fraker of Sika Liquid Applied Membranes (LAM) discusses why it is better for the environment to recoat rather than reroof. Sika is committed to sustainable development, encouraging innovations ...
Owens Corning Advances Toward Circular Economy Aspiration with Enhanced Shingle Recycling Efforts
The company will partner in asphalt shingle recycling pilot. Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today took an important step toward reaching its circular economy aspiration with the announcement of enhanced shingle recycling efforts. By 2030, the company intends to recycle two million tons of shingles per year in the U.S. “Owens Corning has ...
Metal Roofing Environmental & Economical Benefits
By Mike Gwizdala, EXCEPTIONAL Metals General Manager. Having a metal roof for your business has become a popular trend for the many benefits it provides environmentally and economically. There are a variety of metal panel products available to support sustainability, including longer lifespans, recyclable metal roof and wall panels, energy efficiency, and ...
