Going Green
Building a Greener Future With Metal
By Anna Lockhart. Attending METALCON 2023? Don’t miss out on the sustainability-centered learning sessions being featured at this year’s event! The future is looking greener and brighter with metal! Learn how the metal industry can align with sustainable strategies and build towards a greener tomorrow through the METALCON ...
The Building Blocks for Sustainable Thinking
By Dani Sheehan. At IB Roof Systems, sustainability is about recycling products at the end of their life cycles, and so much more. Sustainability has become such a buzz word in today’s world, but many people still don’t fully understand what it means or how they can contribute. In season ...
66,000 Pounds of Paper Used a Day to Make This Roofing Material
By Johns Manville. Our Rockdale, Illinois plant has figured out how to use recycled paper to make roofing insulation boards. Here at Johns Manville, we are constantly striving to produce quality roofing insulation products as sustainably as possible. At one of our plants, we’ve figured out how to produce 44 ...
Solar Power and Metal Roofing – a Match Made in Heaven!
By Anna Lockhart. S-5!® founder and CEO shares his insights on why metal roofers should consider offering solar panel installations for their metal roofing projects! Rob Haddock, founder and CEO of S-5!, sat down with Heidi J. Ellsworth in a recent podcast interview to discuss the state of ...
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions to Launch new Unified Steel™ Cool Roof Rated Colors at Western Roofing Expo
New offerings expand energy saving roofing options for homeowners, contractors and builders. Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions™, a leader in efficient and durable roofing systems and components, will exhibit at the 2023 Western Roofing Expo being held September 23 through 25 at Paris Las Vegas. The roofing leader will introduce new ...
Roofing Color Improves Energy Efficiency in Your Metal Roof
By ASC Building Products. Cool coating colors fight the misconception that metal roofs create hot homes. Finding a cool color for a roof is more important than keeping up with the neighbors or using the newest choices available. The technology of metal coating paint utilizes cool colors to decrease energy ...
The State With Shining Solar Energy Incentives
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn more about how North Carolina has incentivized solar energy and the legal guidelines for installation. North Carolina’s solar incentives have recently caused an increase in solar panel installations on homes. So much so that Forbes ranked them fourth in the United States for solar energy generation. ...
How Recycled Roof Tile Can Save Money and Reduce Waste
By Adam Cabrera. Recycling and repurposing old roof tiles offers homeowners and contractors a sustainable and economical solution to roof repair. In the world of roofing, every tile counts — especially if it's recycled. That was the topic of a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, where Heidi J. Ellsworth ...
SFS Tackles How to Produce Metal Products Sustainably
By SFS Group USA, Inc. Learn about the 10 year sustainability plan SFS Group USA, Inc. has established to minimize their environmental impact. Conquering the challenge of how to be sustainable in the metal fabrication industry can seem impossible. But SFS, a company that produces hundreds of thousands of metal screws per ...
Sealing in Sustainability for the Roofing Industry
By Dani Sheehan. From research and manufacturing to the marketing and selling of their products, Franklin International is committed to green initiatives. Darci Kunard, national accounts manager at Franklin International, is passionate about caulks and sealants. In season five, episode 25 of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth joins ...
