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Going Green
The intersection of resiliency and sustainability
By Emma Peterson. Explore the overlap between resilient design and sustainable construction with Alan Scott of Intertek. In a new episode of the Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to chat with Alan Scott, the director of sustainability at Intertek. Alan’s career began as an architect and ...
Biosolar roofing in action
By Emma Peterson. Learn how plants can make rooftop solar systems more effective. As the built environment continues to grow and develop, we have seen a rise in issues such as the Urban Heat Island effect, drops in biodiversity and overexerted energy grids. In response, there has been a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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