Going Green
Earth Day Pop Quiz: Is Your Home's Roof or Your Car Worse for the Environment?
Research shows homeowners need to understand the consequences of choosing their next roof. This Earth Day, homeowners who want to reduce pollution should look up…at their roofs. A recent Yale study has found that asphalt — found on the roofs of millions of homes and millions of miles of roads in ...
What the Construction Business Looks Like in a Post-pandemic World
By Cayden Wemple. Listen to roofing vet David Corson talk about construction after the pandemic in a new episode of Roofing Road Trips. You don’t have to look too far around you to see the effects of Covid, and yes, even the roofing industry was massively affected by the ...
Promoting Sustainability by Offering Eco-friendly Products
By USG. The USG Corporation is committed to providing their customers with sustainable products, including ceilings and drywall. For over 115 years, USG Corporation has been committed to providing customers with products responsibly. Part of this responsibility includes offering sustainable products and manufacturing them sustainably as well. We are ...
University Implements Extensive Green Roof
By Cayden Wemple. As part of their plan to become carbon neutral by 2030, the University of Denver has installed a green roof for their Community Commons building. The popularity and rise of green roofs is certainly undeniable and the University of Denver has decided to partake in this ...
Fluvanna Faces - Andrea Johnson, CEO of van der Linde Recycling & Container Rentals
By Harvey J. Sorum, Fluvanna Review Correspondent. Andrea Johnson from van der Linde Recycling & Container rentals shares the history of her company and why recycling is so important. Editor's note: Harvey is active within the Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals and covered this story in Fluvanna Review that we wanted to ...
The Green Insulation That’s Saving the Planet and Wallets
By Cayden Wemple. Check out the green solution to insulation that’s got the industry buzzing. If you’re looking for a green way to save big money on insulation prices, then polyiso might be the right choice for you! On a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth ...
Why We Need to Start Thinking of Metal Roofing When We Think About Solar Power
By Cass Jacoby. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is ushering in a new boom for solar in the U.S. Learn why metal is closely following behind and why it is key to intelligent adoption of solar power. Clean energy legislation in America has significantly fluctuated over this past ...
Saving the Earth One Shingle at a Time
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn about the strides Owens Corning have made in the world of roofing recycling. For decades, asphalt roofing companies like Owens Corning have been looking into how they can manufacture their shingles more sustainably. In the last few years, they’ve actually developed a team whose sole purpose ...
4 Common Questions Contractors Have About Solar and Metal
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. We answer top questions contractors may have concerning how compatible solar panels are with metal roofs. According to HeliusHub, metal roofs (particularly standing-seam roofs) are one of the best types of roofs for attaching solar panels. With metal being a sustainable material, in addition to solar ...
Sustainable Roofing Reimagined
By Cayden Wemple. For more than 20 years, Duro-Last® has been committed to instilling sustainability into the roofing industry. In an industry that inherently produces a lot of waste, it’s important for companies to be aware of that waste and take action to cut back on it. For over ...
