Going Green
Convert your carport into a solar energy hub
By Ali Turner, S-5! Learn how and why to use solar panels to maximize your property space. Editor's note: Share this information with your customers who have a carport or are planning to build one. As the world moves toward sustainable energy, homeowners and businesses alike seek innovative solar solutions. If you have ...
Going green with biosolar
By Emma Peterson. Looking for a way to make a roof more sustainable? Consider combining a green roof with a solar set up! There are a variety of ways to make a roof more sustainable, such as reflective roof coatings, living roofs and solar panels. These different strategies can ...
Trendy spaces: Capitalizing on the barndominium craze
By Metal Sales. Have you noticed the new residential trend popping up all across the country? Here’s everything you need to know! Editor’s note: share this article with your home and building owners who might be interested in building a barndominium! In the last few years, you might ...
Beat the heat with cool roof rebates
By Emma Peterson. Explore the science, benefits and savings surrounding cool roofing. Editor’s note: Share this article with customers who are interested in cool roofing and the savings that come with it. Did you know that a traditional roof can reach temperatures upwards of 150°F on sunny summer afternoons? This ...
IKO launches Beyond™: A comprehensive sustainability program focused on environment, people and business
With over 70 years of operations, 35 manufacturing plants worldwide and distribution in 96 countries, IKO is leveraging its vertically integrated supply chain to drive sustainability impact across North America through Beyond. IKO, a global leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry, today announced the launch of Beyond™, a formalized ...
Homeowners want greener roofs — Owens Corning is listening
By The Coffee Shops. Research and innovation reveal growing demand for sustainable roofing solutions. Owens Corning recently conducted consumer research to better understand how homeowners view sustainability when making roofing decisions. The findings showed strong interest in recycling old shingles and reducing landfill waste. Many homeowners expressed a desire to choose materials ...
White, sandstone and... cardinal red? All cool roof rated.
By Drexel Metals. Explore the characteristics, benefits and color variations of Drexel Metal’s cool roof products. For 40 years, Drexel Metals has been a leader in the distribution of painted metal for the roofing, architectural sheet metal and crop storage industries. Our team is dedicated to listening to each ...
Serious about sustainability: 5 ways AWIP’s insulated metal panels offer a planet-conscious solution
By Jenny Yu. Learn about AWIP’s mission to make products that accelerate a zero-emissions future. Increasingly, contractors and building owners want high-performance roofing systems with enhanced energy efficiency. Many suppliers and manufacturing companies try to meet this demand, but not all of them assume this mission as part of ...
Exploring green walls, roofs and spaces around the world
By Emma Peterson. Recent graduate Valentina Casab-Klescova shares insights into how cities can incorporate green design to improve their built environments. Last May, Valentina Casab-Klescova graduated from Pacific University in Oregon with a double major in applied sustainability and international studies. Her final project at school combined those two fields ...
From officials and builders to homeowners, evidence for metal as a superior roofing choice keeps mounting
The evidence for metal as a superior roofing material for residential homes continues to gain major traction. Expert sources ranging from Florida Office of Insurance Regulation to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Insurance Institute for Business and Safety (IBHS) have come forward, citing the benefits a metal roof can ...
