Going Green
Supporting the planet and your roof when installing solar
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the process of installing a PV system on a Johns Manville roof without risking your coverage. As increases in energy costs and the inability of traditional power generation to keep up with the dramatic increase in demand from data storage and AI become more prevalent, ...
Power in partnership
By Chloe Stambaugh, Leister. Learn how these two industry leaders are working together to build a more sustainable future. Leister and Seaman Corporation are both well known in their respective fields. Leister plastic and heat welding technologies are known to be some of the most innovative in the world. As ...
Custom colors meet first class protection
By Emma Peterson. Learn how DaVinci Roofscapes delivers high-performance and stunning aesthetics with their composite products. While at the International Builders Show, Heidi J. Ellsworth had the chance to catch up with Theo Maglio of DaVinci Roofscapes for a quick interview. Theo is the western regional sales manager for DaVinci, ...
GAF project profile - Goodwill of the Great Plains
Empowerment by design: Goodwill of the Great Plains net-zero energy, accessible building. JC Roofing and Insulating, CMBA Architects and GAF set out to develop a groundbreaking, net-zero energy and accessible building for the Goodwill of the Great Plains in Sioux City, Iowa. The facility, opening in March 2025, will house the ...
Cool city, cool people and cool surfaces
By Lauren White. There’s no voodoo involved when talking about cool surfaces at the CRRC Annual Meeting. Between ghost tours, vampire apothecaries and beignets, the Big Easy hosted the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) annual meeting. From June 10-12, 2025, members of the CRRC, committee members, sponsors and ...
Bringing greener innovations to the roof
By Jesse Sanchez. A new eco-friendly roofing adhesive turns heads at bustling trade show. In the fast-moving world of commercial roofing, one standout company is drawing serious attention not just for innovation, but for making sustainability and labor efficiency their top priorities. At the Coffee Shop Soundstage during this year's ...
Roofing expands with sustainability in mind
By Jesse Sanchez. New manufacturing plant and eco-innovations mark a major leap for this roofing manufacturer. At the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Malarkey Roofing Products revealed ambitious expansion plans alongside its continued push toward sustainable innovation. Speaking with Lauren White, Malarkey sales team executives Mike Fields and Craig Lott shared details ...
Solar smarts: Texas-assembled* attic fans catching a nationwide tailwind
By Jesse Sanchez. Solar-powered attic fans are gaining traction as a smart, energy-efficient upgrade for homes across the country. As energy costs rise and demand for sustainable home improvements grows, solar-powered attic fans are gaining attention as a smart way to reduce heat buildup and improve overall efficiency. Cardinal Ventilation by Attic ...
Harnessing mushrooms to upcycle construction debris
By Karen Edwards. A sustainable approach to waste management. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) members traveled to the Chicago area recently to visit with Mycocycle founder and CEO Joanne Rodriguez at her company headquarters to learn more about how they are harvesting the power of mushrooms to tackle the challenge of construction ...
Maximizing catchment systems with safe roofing solutions
By Progressive Materials. Learn how rainwater harvesting can provide safe, usable water with the right roof coatings. Rainwater harvesting is a sustainable and efficient way to collect and store water for a variety of uses, from irrigation to drinking water. However, the quality of the water depends on the materials used in ...
