Going Green
66,000 Pounds of Paper Used a Day to Make This Roofing Material
By Johns Manville. Our Rockdale, Illinois plant has figured out how to use recycled paper to make roofing insulation boards. Here at Johns Manville, we are constantly striving to produce quality roofing insulation products as sustainably as possible. At one of our plants, we’ve figured out how to produce 44 ...
Solar Power and Metal Roofing – a Match Made in Heaven!
By Anna Lockhart. S-5!® founder and CEO shares his insights on why metal roofers should consider offering solar panel installations for their metal roofing projects! Rob Haddock, founder and CEO of S-5!, sat down with Heidi J. Ellsworth in a recent podcast interview to discuss the state of ...
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions to Launch new Unified Steel™ Cool Roof Rated Colors at Western Roofing Expo
New offerings expand energy saving roofing options for homeowners, contractors and builders. Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions™, a leader in efficient and durable roofing systems and components, will exhibit at the 2023 Western Roofing Expo being held September 23 through 25 at Paris Las Vegas. The roofing leader will introduce new ...
Roofing Color Improves Energy Efficiency in Your Metal Roof
By ASC Building Products. Cool coating colors fight the misconception that metal roofs create hot homes. Finding a cool color for a roof is more important than keeping up with the neighbors or using the newest choices available. The technology of metal coating paint utilizes cool colors to decrease energy ...
The State With Shining Solar Energy Incentives
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn more about how North Carolina has incentivized solar energy and the legal guidelines for installation. North Carolina’s solar incentives have recently caused an increase in solar panel installations on homes. So much so that Forbes ranked them fourth in the United States for solar energy generation. ...
How Recycled Roof Tile Can Save Money and Reduce Waste
By Adam Cabrera. Recycling and repurposing old roof tiles offers homeowners and contractors a sustainable and economical solution to roof repair. In the world of roofing, every tile counts — especially if it's recycled. That was the topic of a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, where Heidi J. Ellsworth ...
SFS Tackles How to Produce Metal Products Sustainably
By SFS Group USA, Inc. Learn about the 10 year sustainability plan SFS Group USA, Inc. has established to minimize their environmental impact. Conquering the challenge of how to be sustainable in the metal fabrication industry can seem impossible. But SFS, a company that produces hundreds of thousands of metal screws per ...
Sealing in Sustainability for the Roofing Industry
By Dani Sheehan. From research and manufacturing to the marketing and selling of their products, Franklin International is committed to green initiatives. Darci Kunard, national accounts manager at Franklin International, is passionate about caulks and sealants. In season five, episode 25 of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth joins ...
Cut Costs, Not Quality by Using Alternative Roofing Materials
By Adam Cabrera. Spray foam is a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to traditional roofing materials. As the roofing industry navigates through new challenges such as sustainability and rising material costs, technologies like spray foam and roof coatings offer a solution. On a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth ...
Reflecting a Sustainable Future
By Adam Cabrera. Cool roofs can mitigate urban heat islands and are a sustainable construction option. For 25 years, the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable and energy-efficient practices within the roofing industry. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. ...
