Going Green
How long until this roof becomes carbon neutral?
By Jesse Sanchez A new calculator is giving roofing contractors a practical way to measure sustainability using verified carbon data. Roofing contractors now have access to a tool designed to support informed conversations about carbon impact. IB Roof Systems’ Carbon Calculator helps users estimate how long it takes for one ...
Unified Steel: Strength, style and sustainability
By Emma Peterson. Learn how stone-coated steel roofing delivers unmatched protection and performance. Across the country, homeowners are in the market for roofing materials that not only deliver powerful durability, but also premium curb appeal and long-term performance. And that’s exactly what Westlake Royal Roofing Solution’s Unified Steel brand ...
Biosolar roofing in action
By Emma Peterson. Learn how plants can make rooftop solar systems more effective. As the built environment continues to grow and develop, we have seen a rise in issues such as the Urban Heat Island effect, drops in biodiversity and overexerted energy grids. In response, there has been a ...
The power of ECO3 technology on your roof
By Emma Peterson. Learn how SOPERMA’s ECO3 technology delivers a roofing solution that is both strong and sustainable. We’ve all probably seen air pollution in and around a city – that brown haze that settles over a skyline or the plume of gray smoke out of a chimney. But ...
Supporting sustainability from the top down
By Green Link Engineering. Green Link Engineering outlines how rooftop support design helps meet growing energy and environmental demands. As energy costs continue to rise, professionals across the trades are being called to rethink how efficiency, sustainability and equipment design intersect. In a webinar titled “Weathering the Storm with Rooftop ...
Groundbreaking Knowledge Transfer Partnership converts construction waste into green economic solutions
Teesside University has entered into a research partnership with Welsh resource management firm Dauson Environmental Group (DEG) which has the potential to reshape the landscape for sustainable building materials and low-carbon infrastructure across the United Kingdom. Teesside University has entered into a research partnership with Welsh resource management firm Dauson Environmental ...
Boosting roof efficiency with HD polysio cover boards
By Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA). Using HD polyiso cover boards can reduce installation time, improve energy performance and strengthen the long-term reliability of roof systems. High-density polyiso cover boards are becoming a preferred choice for modern roof assemblies, offering durability and thermal performance in a single solution. The Polyisocyanurate ...
Beat the heat with silicone roof coatings
By Dani Sheehan. Kool Seal Tundra keeps roofs cooler, longer, with lasting durability that stands up to sun, rain and time. When the summer sun turns rooftops into frying pans, building owners need a coating that can stand up to heat, and help keep it out of their building. Tundra™ ...
Brava and Aspire Pavers to showcase latest sustainable innovations at Greenbuild 2025
At Booth #812, advancements in synthetic roofing and pavers will be highlighted. Brava Roof Tile and Aspire Pavers will be showcasing their sustainable and innovative composite products at the 2025 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, taking place from November 4-6 in Los Angeles. The brands will be exhibiting at booth #812, ...
Mycocycle featured in season 2 of Bloomberg’s An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet
The company was the only one from North America selected to be featured in the series. The episode airs October 29 at 8 p.m. ET. Mycocycle, Inc., a leader in using mycoremediation to process toxins out of waste, is proud to announce it will be featured in season two of the ...
