Going Green
Proactive strides in the coating industry
By Jonny Suchor. Speaking with AkzoNobel representatives about the role coil coatings play in environmental conservation and the company’s sustainability goals. AkzoNobel, a global leader in the coatings industry, is pioneering innovative products and showing a commitment to sustainability that aligns with the urgency of climate action. In an engaging episode ...
Mycocycle raises $3.6 million to transform waste into sustainable raw materials with fungi
Seed extension comes as company triples R&D footprint and raises production capacity to 40 metric tons of material treated per month. Mycocycle, a nature-inspired, woman-owned biotechnology company that uses fungi to transform organic waste into reusable materials, today announced an oversubscribed $3.6 million Seed extension. Closed Loop Partners’ Ventures Group led ...
Vintage look and feel, modern energy efficiency
By Dani Sheehan. When it comes to choosing a new roof, it’s personal. Help homeowners understand their unique advantages by choosing a cool metal roof. Metal roofing has gained considerable momentum in the industry over the past several years. More contractors are adding it to their skillset and offerings, ...
Duro-Last's commitment to sustainability shines through at IIBEC
By Dani Sheehan. Didn’t make it to IIBEC’s trade show this year? Catch up on what you missed at the Duro-Last booth in this live interview. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)'s mission is to advance the profession of building enclosure consultants in roofing, waterproofing and exterior walls. ...
Urban sustainability
By Marco Industries. Understand the move towards deconstructing, not demolishing, for a greener cityscape. Cities across the U.S., from the historic docks of Baltimore to the neighborhoods of Portland, are starting to write new rules for old buildings. Instead of tearing them down, they're choosing to carefully dismantle them, with ...
CertainTeed announces new shrink-wrap packaging for WinterGuard line
The improvement provides contractors a lighter and more sustainable alternative to boxes. CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, recently announced a new shrink-wrap packaging for its WinterGuard Granular and Sand products. CertainTeed strives to make continuous, sustainable advancements across all facets of its business, and this improvement to ...
Unveiling myths about solar panels and roof coatings
By Progressive Materials. Solar panels continue to play a role in providing energy needs across the nation. Contrary to popular belief, when added to silicone roof coatings systems, energy generation and waterproofing can be maximized. It doesn’t matter where you live, take a drive through your neighborhood or the next ...
Transforming urban environments with smog-reducing granules
By SOPREMA. Discover the science behind the air-preserving innovation of ECO3 granules and see how this roofing solution contributes to a greener future. At SOPREMA, we are committed to protecting people and property, which is why our ECO3 granule surfaced membranes are designed in a way that drastically reduces the ...
Leading the way to a greener future
By Jonny Suchor. Revolutionize your roofing with environmentally friendly solutions. At the 2024 International Builders Show, Heidi J. Ellsworth from RoofersCoffeeShop® speaks with Jamie Cito, the senior director of residential product marketing at GAF. Jamie has been with GAF for 11 years and oversees a range of products from ...
Peer-reviewed study on GAF and Climate Resolve initiative demonstrates effectiveness of cool pavement coatings in mitigating extreme heat
First-of-its-kind study showcases impact of community-wide approach. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, and Climate Resolve, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to climate resilience, announced the results of a peer-reviewed study by Altostratus Inc. examining the effects of cool pavements in mitigating urban heat. ...
