Going Green
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 ...
Cities, states find cool roofs make major difference in intense summer heat
Cool roofs cut energy use, curb greenhouse gas emissions and reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths. As the part of a home subjected to the brunt of the most intense sun rays, it only makes sense that if you want to make a major difference in keeping your home cooler in the ...
Choosing the right retrofit roof for long-term performance
By Roof Hugger. Don’t let cost alone influence your customers’ choices. Educate them on the strength and longevity of various retrofit systems to best meet their needs. When it comes to retrofitting a commercial metal roof, building owners are often faced with a crucial decision: opt for a TPO overlay ...
Rethinking roofing adhesives: Pushing past polluting propellants
By Jesse Sanchez. New adhesive tech supported by natural elements found in the air we breathe, signals a shift in sustainability for the construction industry. In a field long reliant on high-impact materialss, the roofing and insulation sector is experiencing a quiet revolution. A newly patented propellant technology — ECO2 ...
Leading with people, panels and purpose
By Jesse Sanchez. How an innovative manufacturer is using simplicity, service and sustainability to reshape the industry. At first glance, All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) may look like a typical building materials manufacturer, but a conversation with President Greg Lusty quickly reveals a deeper story — one centered on people, ...
