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Going Green
Recycling, Upcycling and Repurposing: Benefits of PVC Membrane
By IB Roof Systems. After hail caused functional damage to this roofing system in Norman, Oklahoma, IB Roof Systems used repurposed PVC membrane as its solution. At IB Roof Systems, we work hard to provide sustainable solutions and durable roofing systems that will positively contribute to the environment. In June ...
Cool Roof Rating Council Celebrates 25 Years of Making Roofs Greener
By Adam Cabrera. As concerns about sustainability and climate change grow, the CRRC continues to make strides in the roofing industry. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Rich Slomko and Jeffrey Steuben from the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC), offered key ...
Owens Corning Reports Progress on Shingle Recycling Initiatives
Owens Corning continues to advance toward its aspiration to create a circular shingle economy and divert waste from landfills. The company announced today that it has made progress on two key shingle recycling workstreams important for reaching its goal of recycling two million tons of shingles per year in the U.S. ...
Sustainability Reaches New Heights: Designing a Green Roof
By Elite Roofing. Explore green roof systems in one city in New Jersey and see how you can implement and promote green roofs in your area! Green roofs continue to gain popularity across the United States, particularly in urban areas where pollution is high. They provide huge benefits to the ...
A Modern Metropolis With a Green Thumb
By Dani Sheehan. See how one of the hottest cities in Germany is working toward a cooler future. The world’s population has surpassed eight billion people this year, and as the population continues to increase, metropolitan cities are growing with it. With climate change threatening the environment, there is a ...
Why You Might Want to Consider Adding Solar to Your Roofing Business
By Adam Cabrera. Solar roofing is a growing market, increasingly becoming a significant consideration for both homeowners and industry professionals alike. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with two experts from ABC Supply, James Mason, vice president of renewable energy, and Eric ...
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 ...
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