Going Green
Positioning metal roofing as the sustainable choice
By The Coffee Shops®. Industry experts to explore how metal roofing supports sustainability, long-term value and resilience in residential construction. Sustainability is increasingly important when homeowners and construction professionals evaluate roofing options. On Thursday, October 8 at METALCON, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) will present “Residential Metal Roofing – The ...
Climate has shaped roof design for more than 1,000 years
By Emma Peterson. By examining centuries-old buildings and historical climate records, researchers found evidence that roof geometry evolved alongside changing snowfall conditions. As weather events continue to grow in extremity, there’s a lot of discussion going on about how we can build structures stronger so that they can withstand the ...
Financial benefits homeowners need to consider
By Anna Lockhart. Do you know the best way to save on home renovations or roofing projects? Here’s how! No matter the time of year, there’s one thing that is always at the top of mind for homeowners – how will certain purchases impact my taxes? And with that ...
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 ...
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