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Bringing life to modern architecture, one wall at a time
By Emma Peterson. The SOPRANATURE® BioWall offers an elegant and uplifting way to make any space more sustainable. Recently, there has been a rise in the popularity of green construction and design. A great example of this is the 2017 renovation of the Jack Casino in Ohio, which features ...
SOPREMA US announces transition of Tropical Roofing Products to SOPREMA brand
As part of the rollout, SOPREMA will introduce refreshed brochures, signage, digital content and Sop’Direct - a mobile app with language translation and product documentation to help customers navigate the change with ease. SOPREMA US is announcing the full transition of Tropical Roofing Products (TRP) to the SOPREMA brand, set to ...
Building a legacy of performance, consistency and innovation
By SOPREMA. SOPREMA has built a reputation for quality in both products and customer service, continuing to create a legacy that continues for future generations. Standing out as a manufacturer in the building envelope can be a challenge, but it’s one that SOPREMA rose to and met more ...
Stick, seal and set: SopraPATCH by SOPREMA
By Emma Peterson. SOPREMA continues its legacy of innovation with a fast-curing, multi-surface repair patch that’s ready for paint in just one hour. In 1908, Charles Geisen founded SOPREMA with the goal to develop a fully waterproof fabric that would also be flexible and easy to install. The result was ...
Renewed optimism in the industry
By Jenny Yu. An NRCA scholarship awardee and his mentor share the impact of the Empower All Scholarship and their mentor relationship. The roofing industry’s up-and-coming leaders are impressing the veterans. One such trailblazer is Nathanial Koren, recipient of the Empower All Scholarship from the National Roofing Contractors ...
People like Hannah Ford are the future of roofing
By Emma Peterson. The Third Estimate’s BuildHERS Scholarship empowers young folks, like The Coffee Shops’ own Hannah Ford, to build their careers. Last year The Third Estimate, a roofing company based in Northeast Ohio, introduced their BuildHERS Scholarship. The goal of this scholarship is to “empower young women to pursue ...
The growing world of green roofs
By Emma Peterson. Bringing vegetation onto a roof offers a variety of benefits, including extended membrane life. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth got to host Angie Durhman and John Parker for an episode of CoatingsTalk all about green roofs. Angie, who has over 25 years of experience in the green roof ...
Product announcement: Introducing two innovative additions to SOPREMA's building envelope solutions: Sopraseal Rainscreen and Sopraseal Stick VP-UV Sopraseal Stick VP-UV & Rainscreen
Introducing two cutting-edge solutions designed to enhance building envelope durability, boost installation efficiency and deliver top-tier protection. We are pleased to introduce two innovative additions to SOPREMA's building envelope portfolio: Sopraseal Rainscreen and Sopraseal Stick VP-UV. These complementary solutions deliver superior protection and installation efficiency. Sopraseal Rainscreen Wall drainage and drying layer Key benefits: 1 ...
Ready, set, compete!
By Lauren White. The 2025 Building Envelope Olympics showcases sportsmanship and skills. Professionalism. Precision. Pride. All things that come to mind when thinking about Olympians, which we’ll see soon for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The same is true for the more than 100 competitors who convened in Scottsdale, ...
Spotlighting resilience and collaboration at IIBEC 2025
By Jesse Sanchez. Building-envelope leader kicks off event with focus on durability, partnerships and forward-thinking solutions. At the kickoff of International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) 2025, SOPREMA took the stage to send a clear message: modern roofing isn’t just about the materials, it’s about systems, solutions and working smarter together. ...
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