Going Green

Metal Roofs and Climate Change – The Best Defense

March 21, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

By Vicwest Building Products Choosing a metal roof can prove to be an effective way to combat the climate crisis. Metal is known to be sustainable, but many may not realize the extent to which this is true. To uncover all its environmentally friendly attributes, here is a ...

4 Common Questions Contractors Have About Solar and Metal

February 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

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 ...

Stop The Waste: Choose Metal

February 2, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

By Vicwest. Vicwest is committed to reducing the amount of waste that goes from the roof into the landfill. One of the great advantages of metal roofing is how much the product cuts down on waste. While every year, 20 million tons of asphalt find their way into North American ...

Thinking of Going Green? Consider Going With Metal!

January 31, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

By Drexel Metals. Here’s why metal roofing is so sustainable; it could even help building owners earn sustainability certifications. As we continue to see the effects of climate change on our planet, building owners everywhere are looking to do their part. With the construction industry being the cause of nearly ...

The Power of Solar Increases in Popularity

January 24, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

By Alec Doniger. The Inflation Reduction Act has sparked an increase in solar energy, and S-5!® is here to help with your solar installations. S-5! specializes in producing and distributing clamps and brackets for metal roofs and has done so for 30 years. In recent years, the company has been ...

These Roofs are Cool in a Number of Ways

January 12, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

By DrexelMetals. There are more than a few ways to be cool, but when it comes to greener and energy efficient roofing, these roofs are literally cool. Sustainable building innovations have grown throughout the past decade. With designers and building owners looking to reduce their environmental impact, the demand for ...

A Net Zero Home in New Jersey

January 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

By Cass Jacoby. Game changing S-5®! PVKIT direct-attach system and PVKONCEAL module skirt systems land the company a partnership with the high-profile Net Zero Home Program. Nestled in the historic district of Society Hill in Piscataway, New Jersey is a sprawling 6,000 square-foot LEED Platinum-certified residence, appropriately named the “The ...

What Makes Metal So Sustainable?

December 31, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By McElroy Metal. Metal roofing is considered the most environmentally friendly roofing material, but why? You have probably heard about how metal roofing is the greenest roofing material, but the ways that metal is sustainable aren’t always clear. Metal roofs are typically made of recyclable material, and can be recycled ...

Why is Cool Metal Roofing Good for the Environment?

October 6, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

By American Building Components. Energy efficiency is one of the shining qualities of metal roofing, but what exactly makes metal sustainable? Metal roofing is desirable for a variety of reasons, namely its durability and sustainability. But for home and building owners who are still questioning why metal roofing is so ...

Top 3 Reasons Why Cities are Mandating Green Roofs

September 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

By Cass Jacoby. Green roofs are coming to a city near you! But why are they suddenly gaining so much traction? With green roof ordinances being passed for new buildings across the U.S., you may be asking yourself, “why?” Sure, green roofs are a pretty way to fill unused ...