Going Green
CertainTeed® residential siding products verified by Vinyl Industry Sustainability Initiative
CertainTeed is the first siding end-product manufacturer to receive gold verification. CertainTeed®, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, has announced that its residential vinyl siding products have successfully met all the requirements of +Vantage Vinyl™, an industry-wide sustainability initiative that engages companies across the entire U.S. vinyl value ...
Promoting sustainable commercial building practices
By Dani Sheehan. Offering roof coatings can provide benefits to a roof’s physical structure, your customer’s budget and the surrounding environment. Building owners and homeowners alike are looking for guidance on cost-effective and sustainable roofing solutions now more than ever. Roof coatings can be an excellent option for extending the ...
To energy savings and beyond!
By APOC. Learn about the science behind reflective roof coatings and how they create a better built environment! Heat can be hugely detrimental to roofing systems. It is a type of stress that shortens the entire roof’s lifespan whilst simultaneously placing more pressure and work on the building’s internal cooling ...
Stepping up for sustainability
By Emma Peterson. Learn about all the ways LP Building Solutions is integrating sustainability into their operations. Recently, there has been a conscious push in the home improvement and installation industry for more sustainable practices and products, especially as more emerges about how sustainable practices are also key to supporting ...
The merits of having the right cover board
By Dani Sheehan. From an increase in severe weather events to the rise in popularity of green roof systems, the use of a high-performing cover board will add life and durability to any commercial roof system. During the 2024 International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) International Convention and ...
How solar analysis powers our sustainable future
By EagleView Assess. Solar analysis deciphers sunlight patterns to maximize energy production and drive us towards a sustainable future. Assessing the solar potential of a location and taking advantage of the immeasurable power of the sun is changing the renewable energy landscape. Understanding the complexities of solar analysis can power ...
The eco-friendly roofing solution
By Roof Hugger. How metal over metal retrofits benefit your clients and the planet. In today's world, environmental stewardship is more crucial than ever. With mounting emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, enhancing recycling efforts and minimizing energy consumption, it's vital to reflect on how the choices we make can contribute ...
Boost your solar sales with Instant Roofer’s roof cost calculator
By Dani Sheehan. Give customers a comprehensive understanding of the cost of adding solar panels to their homes instantly and help them achieve the energy-efficient roof they’ve been dreaming of. Homeowners are increasingly turning to solar solutions as a sustainable way to improve the energy efficiency of their homes while ...
Making solar accessible
By Emma Peterson. Learn about SRS Distribution’s solar department and how they’re setting contractors up in the solar market. Solar energy is an exponentially growing market in the roofing industry and contractors that can help homeowners set up a plan for solar gain a competitive advantage. However, solar is a ...
Building a stronger future
By METALCON. Learn how sustainability can be incorporated into metal building maintenance to create a healthier environment. There is a growing global awareness and concern about creating sustainable systems that lessen the environmental impact of human activities. This shift is happening in a variety of industries, including the metal building ...
