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Going Green
Unveiling eco-friendly roofing solutions
By Jesse Sanchez. Malarkey showcases innovation and sustainability at RCAW trade show. At the recent Roofing Contractors Association of Washington’s (RCAW) trade show, Malarkey Roofing Products®, a leading name in roofing solutions, took center stage with their innovative products aimed at sustainability and performance. Hosted by Megan Elsworth, Megan spoke ...
Taking a break in the woods at IRE 2024
By Emma Peterson. At the 2024 IRE, Malarkey brought live trees into their booth. Learn about what their IRE forest has to say about their sustainability goals. Part of the joy of attending tradeshows and conventions is seeing the variety of booths present. The industry truly goes above and beyond ...
Repurposing shingles one ton at a time
Northstar and IKO’s partnership is leading the way in sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and asphalt shingle waste. Sustainability in the roofing industry is top of mind for contractors and property owners alike. And in an effort to make the roofing industry more sustainable, IKO Industries has formed a ...
Delivering performance and sustainability all at once
By CertainTeed. This LEED-certified warehouse project in Illinois is a great example of fireproofing in an environmentally aware way. Ecolab is a company that produces world-class solutions to improve food safety, raise environmental cleanliness and find more efficient water and energy use for millions of people across over 100 ...
GAF Energy to build new solar roof testing facility
Company receives U.S. Department of Energy grant for testing project; will partner with Sandia National Labs. GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and the leading provider of solar roofing in North America, will build a new state-of-the-art solar roofing testing facility and launch a new round of Building Integrated Solar (BIPV) ...
White roofs are the cool choice
By Dani Sheehan. Show your customers compelling evidence for how white roofs improve energy efficiency and explore the most suitable cool roofing solutions for their building. White roofs have gained significant attention for their ability to improve energy efficiency in buildings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, white or ...
Sustainable materials sell themselves
By Dani Sheehan. From start to finish, we can implement sustainable practices into the roofing process. Learn how using greener products can improve your business model. This is an incredibly exciting time for the construction industry, and companies like USG are paving the way for implementing sustainable solutions. In an ...
5 common questions about spray foam roofing
By Evelyn Witterholt. General Coatings answers your most pressing questions about spray foam roofs, including how durable and energy efficient they are. The spray foam (SPF) roofing industry is growing fast. Just earlier this year, the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance’s (SPFA) SprayFoam Convention and Expo saw a record number of ...
Raising the standards in solar and roofing
By Emma Peterson. Learn how standards are developed and how S-5! is making sure nothing slips through the cracks. Standards are a complex, yet crucial part of the construction industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Mark Gies and Dustin Haddock of S-5! visited Heidi J. Ellsworth to talk ...
The hot trend of cool roofing
By Western Colloid. Here’s why upgrading a building for energy efficiency is a must for building owners. Editor’s note: Share the following information on energy efficiency in roofing with your building owner customers. How can upgrading a roof for energy efficiency make a difference? When a building has a cool ...
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