Going Green
S-5! Launches New Solar Calculator
Advanced Solar Project Layouts From Start to Finish. S-5!, the leading authority on metal roof attachment technology, together with software developer PVComplete launches its new web-based solar calculator, designed to create sophisticated solar project layouts for standing seam and exposed-fastened metal roofs. “Compatible with most industry PV module manufacturers and any ...
The Living Roof Series: Extensive Green Roofs
By Molly Nelson, RCS Intern. A comprehensive look at extensive green roofs including: pre-installation considerations, installation methods and post-installation maintenance. There are multiple types of green roofs to consider as a roofing professional when working with a customer to install a living roof. The following information focuses on extensive green ...
Peace Lutheran in Alexandria Installs 189 Solar Panels
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Church leads by example going green, displaying how a community can make a big impact for the future. This church is taking action! The Peace Lutheran Church in Alexandria in northern Virginia has undergone a massive project to add solar panels to its ...
New Solar Center at METALCON
Hear from SEIA & other solar experts. METALCON, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction, announces its new solar center sponsored by S-5! débuting this year in Tampa for business owners, designers, contractors, EPCs, solar developers and installers interested in learning more ...
Sustainability With Sika
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. These Sika products can help you earn LEED® credits and promote greener practices at the same time. Sika is committed to sustainable development, encouraging innovations of products that are safer with lower environmental impact that improve upon existing roofing solutions. Sika’s objective centers on ...
U.S. Solar Market Eclipses 100 Gigawatts
Solar industry accounts for 58% of all new electric generating capacity but begins to see first signs of rising costs The U.S. solar market surpassed 100 gigawatts (GWdc) of installed electric generating capacity, doubling the size of the industry over the last 3.5 years, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight ...
GAF Reinforces Commitment to a Sustainable Future with Inaugural Social Impact Report
The company aims to drive meaningful and lasting change. As part of its commitment to protect what matters most, GAF unveiled its inaugural social impact report highlighting the company’s efforts to make a positive impact on its people, communities, and the planet. The report outlines the progress made in 2020 and identifies ...
What Homeowner’s Want: Discreet Solar Power
By CertainTeed. Providing customers with subtle solar tiles that are as easy to install as tile is a sure way to add value to your company and keep homeowners happy. When John Bedingfield built his new home, he wanted to capitalize on all of the sunny days to bring down ...
Getting to Know Green Roofs
By Molly Nelson, RCS Intern. Understand the differences and similarities between the various green roof choices. Green Roofing techniques have been in practice for centuries, but in recent decades, the North American market has become increasingly interested in incorporating more green roofs on residential and commercial buildings. This is an opportunity ...
How Spray Foam Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter Why spray foam is your next green switch. Spray foam is a cutting edge, multifunctional home insulation and air sealing product that can both increase energy efficiency as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This one product, when applied, creates an airtight building envelope, ...
