Going Green
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 ...
5 Benefits of Self-adhered Products in Modular Construction
By Brian Chang, GCP Applied Technologies. Modular construction creates less waste and reduces project timelines. The process of modular construction is quicker than conventional building methods and easier on the environment. Due to these qualities, modular construction has grown rapidly in the previous years. Construction professionals also choose modular construction ...
Why is Cool Metal Roofing Good for the Environment?
By American Building Components. Energy efficiency is one of the shining qualities of metal roofing, but what exactly makes metal sustainable? Metal roofing is desirable for a variety of reasons, namely its durability and sustainability. But for home and building owners who are still questioning why metal roofing is so ...
SOPREMA® Introduces New DUOTACK® SPF HFO Adhesive
DUOTACK SPF HFO Adhesive is a sustainable and high-performing adhesive for fleece-back membranes, insulation and coverboards. SOPREMA®, Inc., has unveiled its latest highly sustainable roofing product, DUOTACK® SPF HFO Adhesive. SOPREMA’s proven DUOTACK® two-component, low-rise spray polyurethane foam (SPF) adhesive now features a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) blowing agent, making it significantly better ...
Top 3 Reasons Why Cities are Mandating Green Roofs
By Cass Jacoby. Green roofs are coming to a city near you! But why are they suddenly gaining so much traction? With green roof ordinances being passed for new buildings across the U.S., you may be asking yourself, “why?” Sure, green roofs are a pretty way to fill unused ...
Which System is Better for Mounting Solar: Rail or Rail-less?
By Evelyn Witterholt. For homeowners looking to mount solar on their metal roofs, it’s important to understand the pros and cons of rail and rail-less solar mounting systems. Solar panels and metal go hand in hand! The durability and sustainability of metal roofing pairs well with the energy efficiency of ...
Sustainable Roofing Shines in Hawaii
By Malarkey Roofing Products. Malarkey is celebrating projects that have helped them reach sustainable milestones by using their smog-reducing shingles. Each roof matters to Malarkey Roofing Products® because for every roof installed with Malarkey products, their carbon footprint (alongside those of the residents under the roof) shrinks. Having released ...
Eco-friendly Roof Makes Huge Impact as Low-Income Families in India Struggle with Effects of Climate Crisis
By Cass Jacoby. Scientists awarded a grant to support their renewable and affordable roofing material that could be the solution to the intolerable heat affecting Indian families that live on less that $5 a day. In India the temperatures can stay well over 100 degrees for weeks. It can get ...
The Rooftop Farm Revolution is Here
By Cass Jacoby. Urban farms are getting off the ground with food increasingly coming from above the skyline. We lose “more than 50 acres of American farmland to urban development every hour and in that same amount of time the human population grows by 240 people,” according to James ...
Metal Roofing — The Perfect Platform for Solar PV
By Rob Haddock, S-5! Metal roofing has a service life that exceeds that of a solar PV system. For the past four decades, in total, well over two billion square feet of metal roofing has been installed in the U.S. each year, and that number grows every year. Metal roofs are known ...
