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Going Green
Understanding the impact of environmental conditions on metal roof coatings
By Jesse Sanchez. These coatings are tailored to withstand the elements, enhancing longevity and performance. In this CoatingsCast, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Amanda Paterline and Brad Shreve of AkzoNobel to discuss the impact of environmental conditions on metal roof coatings. The conversation shed light on how ...
1% job site waste
By DaVinci Roofscapes. When you’re able to minimize waste on a roofing job, you’re showing a big advantage in your marketplace over the competition. Can you imagine being at a job site and having just 1% waste? This is possible when a roofing team installs DaVinci Roofscapes products using careful measuring procedures! Here’s ...
Demystifying infrared imaging and improving sustainability
By Dani Sheehan. Proactive roof maintenance is the key to a sustainable future. See how infrared technology can help us work toward greener solutions. In the roofing industry, we are no strangers to the necessity of maintenance. However, keeping roofs watertight has historically involved reactive rather than proactive measures. Today, ...
Sustainability trends driving roof coatings
By Jesse Sanchez. Leading the shift towards sustainable roofing solutions. The roofing industry is seeing a significant shift toward sustainability and one company at the forefront of this change is Progressive Materials. In this episode of the Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Matt Clarke, eastern ...
Building sustainable products and supporting local communities
By Emma Peterson. Learn how sustainability does more than help nature, it helps people. As climate becomes an increasingly pressing issue, the industry has experienced a distinct shift towards creating more sustainable processes and products. This is due to many factors but includes tax incentives from the government and consumers ...
LP Building Solutions announces environmental product declarations for entire LP® SmartSide® Trim and Siding portfolio
LP® SmartSide® products are carbon negative, building on their legacy of innovation, durability and performance. LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced that the entirety of its LP® SmartSide® Trim and Siding product portfolio is now officially designated as carbon negative, reinforcing the product line’s ...
Pushing sustainable material technology forward
By Emma Peterson. Learn how ACE Laboratories and the Cool Roof Rating Council are pushing sustainable material solutions forward. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth got the chance to sit down with Erick Sharp, the CEO of ACE Laboratories, to talk about how they are prioritizing sustainability ...
TopShield® Reclaimed Multi-purpose T-Shirt Rags: The ultimate solution for spill management and cleaning
Reduce, reuse and recycle with eco-friendly alternatives for everyday usage. In the realm of versatile cleaning solutions, the TopShield® Reclaimed Multi-Purpose T-Shirt Rags offer unparalleled absorbency and functionality. Designed to handle a wide range of spills and messes, these rags are an essential addition to any toolkit, whether for professional use ...
The evolution of solar roofing regulations
By Emma Peterson. Learn why UL 2703 is so important and what the next steps for solar standards are. In an ever-changing industry, codes and standards are always developing and adapting. A great example of this is the UL 2703, which was developed as a way to evaluate solar ...
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 ...
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