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Going Green
Harnessing mushrooms to upcycle construction debris
By Karen Edwards. A sustainable approach to waste management. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) members traveled to the Chicago area recently to visit with Mycocycle founder and CEO Joanne Rodriguez at her company headquarters to learn more about how they are harvesting the power of mushrooms to tackle the challenge of construction ...
Maximizing catchment systems with safe roofing solutions
By Progressive Materials. Learn how rainwater harvesting can provide safe, usable water with the right roof coatings. Rainwater harvesting is a sustainable and efficient way to collect and store water for a variety of uses, from irrigation to drinking water. However, the quality of the water depends on the materials used in ...
A match made in heaven: Cool roofs and solar panels
By Emma Peterson. Learn how combining these two innovative technologies not only helps the environment, but also the building owner’s bottom line. Topps Products, the industry-leading provider of roof coating solutions, offers a variety of cool roof coatings. These products unite Topps’ high-performance coating quality with reflectivity that helps both the environment ...
Cool roofs, VOCs and insulation: The future of the coatings industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn how regulations and building codes in California are shaping the direction of the coatings industry. In this episode of CoatingsTalk, Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland of Western Colloid stopped by The Coffee Shops to talk to Karen Edwards about what is shaping the coatings industry today, and what ...
A multi-trick pony: Silicone roof coatings
By Progressive Materials. Not only do silicone coatings offer a durable restoration option, but they can also help make roofs more energy, environmentally and economically efficient! Silicone coatings, like the quality ones offered by Progressive Materials (PM), are incredibly useful for roof restoration and repair applications. They are known for their durability ...
Step into the sunlight with SolaTube Tubular Daylighting
By Topps Solar Energy. Learn how to brighten a space with natural light by installing these accessories in the roof. For many of us in today’s fast-paced, urban world, we find ourselves indoors for much of the day. Subsequently, we often find ourselves disconnected from natural light and the benefits (both mental ...
Joining the growing solar market
By Emma Peterson. Whether you want to start a solar division or partner with a solar company, SRS Distribution can get you the resources you need. In 2024, the U.S. Energy Information Association forecasted that “U.S. solar power generation will grow 75% from 163 billion kilowatthours (kWh) in 2023 to 286 billion ...
Breaking barriers: Innovative solutions transforming the roofing industry, one breakthrough at a time
By Jesse Sanchez. Revolutionary roofing solutions promise to transform moisture management and energy efficiency. In the latest episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth discusses the innovative solutions shaping the future of roofing with Chris Meyer, director of low-slope roofing at VaproShield. With over two decades of expertise in ...
Work hard, play hard
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the research and engineering processes that make athletic courts more sustainable and better to play on. Urban heat islands (UHI) are a growing issue in the modern built environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports, “The heat island effect results in daytime temperatures in urban ...
Sustainability all around
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Progressive Materials supports sustainability, both in business and on the roof. When we talk about sustainable practices, the first thing that comes to many people’s minds are energy-efficient practices; things like installing solar panels and reflective roof coatings. These are a huge part of moving ...
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