Going Green
Advancing our commitment to improving green building solutions
By GAF. We take our sustainability commitment seriously, prioritizing the well-being of our people, communities and our planet. As part of this effort, we’ve released 21 new product-specific EPDs. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are standardized documents that provide detailed, third party-verified information about the environmental impact of products throughout their ...
Mass timber meets modern innovation
By Emma Peterson. Learn how VaproShield is supporting sustainable construction with their SlopeShield Plus membrane. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Aaron Gould, the director of mass timber and sustainability at VaproShield, stopped by The Coffee Shops™ to talk about mass timber construction. Today, mass timber construction is ...
Building smarter: How cool walls transform energy efficiency
By Howard Wiig, Hawai‘i State Energy Office. Explore the benefits of cool wall technology and its role as a sustainable solution for modern construction in a warming world. For centuries, homes in hot climates like the Mediterranean have been painted white to help reflect heat. As global temperatures rise, this ...
Metal roofs might save the world: Part 2
By Rick Zand, New Tech Machinery. From energy efficiency to waste reduction, metal roofing comes with a myriad of environmentally friendly benefits. Metal roofing has proven itself time and again to be a great roofing choice for those looking for environmentally friendly options. From recyclability and energy efficiency that minimizes ...
The true meaning of sustainability in construction
By Georgia-Pacific Building Products. Sustainability is more than a trend; it’s a commitment to the future. The word "sustainability" is tossed around so often in the construction industry that its significance has become diluted. Yet, when you're selecting building materials from Georgia-Pacific Building Products, like the Dens® Suite of Gypsum Products, the ...
Cool roofs and hot savings
By Emma Peterson. Learn how tax credits and incentives have made energy-efficient roofing more accessible than ever before. Roofing contractors have been at the forefront of using cool roofs and walls to reduce energy consumption and decrease the commonality of urban heat islands (UHI). 2022 saw one of the big shifts in ...
Metal roofs might save the world: Part 1
By Rick Zand, New Tech Machinery. Learn about how metal roofing can create a safer and more environmentally friendly future. As the effects of climate change grow more pronounced, it has become clear that we need to change our built environment to be more eco-friendly and resilient. Just last year ...
Don’t miss out on this low-VOC spray adhesive special promo!
By Jesse Sanchez. Eco-friendly adhesive solution with high strength and fast tack available at a promotional discount. MFM Building Products Corp, a leader in self-adhering waterproofing membranes, has introduced a special promotion for its MFM Low-VOC Spray Adhesive. This promotion runs from September 1 through December 31, 2024, and offers ...
Cool roofing systems for energy-efficient roofing solutions
By Lauren Miller, JobNimbus. Cool roofs are more than a trend; they're a smart, sustainable choice for homeowners and roofing pros alike. A rising star in energy-efficient construction, cool roofing systems offer a solution to high temperatures and energy bills by reflecting sunlight instead of absorbing it. This simple shift ...
Championing new frontiers in sustainable coatings
By Jesse Sanchez. Commitment to sustainability meets innovation in coil coatings. In this episode of CoatingsCast, Heidi J. Ellsworth speaks with AkzoNobel experts Amanda Paterline and Tessa Slagter about the company’s strides toward a sustainable future in the coatings industry. With a focus on coil coatings, Amanda and Tessa share ...
