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Going Green
Redefining what sustainability really means
By Dani Sheehan. What if your strongest sustainability program isn’t in recycling end-of-life materials, but in your company’s safety culture? The word “sustainability” has become quite a buzzword in the construction industry, with conversations quickly turning to recycled materials, waste diversion plans, fuel efficiency or environmental product declarations (EPDs). And ...
How cool roofing can help reduce energy costs
By Robin Anderson, technical and strategy development manager, Westlake Royal Building Products. Small steps can lead to big savings, and cool roof colors and a cool roof system do just that. Roofing systems already play a critical role in protecting the home, but what if they can do even more to bolster ...
Unified Steel: Strength, style and sustainability
By Emma Peterson. Learn how stone-coated steel roofing delivers unmatched protection and performance. Across the country, homeowners are in the market for roofing materials that not only deliver powerful durability, but also premium curb appeal and long-term performance. And that’s exactly what Westlake Royal Roofing Solution’s Unified Steel brand ...
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 ...
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