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Going Green
Unveiling myths about solar panels and roof coatings
By Progressive Materials. Solar panels continue to play a role in providing energy needs across the nation. Contrary to popular belief, when added to silicone roof coatings systems, energy generation and waterproofing can be maximized. It doesn’t matter where you live, take a drive through your neighborhood or the next ...
An innovative path towards sustainability
By Jonny Suchor This white paper addresses how innovative coatings can help improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of buildings. AkzoNobel, a leading global paints and coatings company, has recently launched a white paper regarding how coil coatings can contribute to a sustainable environment. This document is part ...
The Benefits of Cool Roofs and Siding
By Anna Lockhart. Industry experts gathered to discuss the importance of sustainable product use in cool roofs and sidings. Here’s what they had to say. Over the last decade, Sherwin-Williams has dedicated time and resources into developing sustainable products. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Alex Nicol, R&D ...
Is this home suitable for solar? See solar potential with SolarReady™
By Dani Sheehan. With EagleView’s newest solar suite solution, scale your solar business by providing near-instant information on the solar potential of a home. Identify new markets, target your sales and win more jobs with accurate property imagery and data. EagleView has long been a leading provider of technology and ...
Keeping Roofs Cool With These Energy-efficient Membranes
By Polyglass USA Inc. Learn more about how cool roof systems combat climate change, improve energy efficiency and reduce customer energy bills. Cool roof systems are more energy efficient than regular roofing systems because they’re specifically designed to reflect ultraviolet radiation from the sun. This decreases the amount of heat ...
Cool Roof Rating Council Celebrates 25 Years of Making Roofs Greener
By Adam Cabrera. As concerns about sustainability and climate change grow, the CRRC continues to make strides in the roofing industry. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Rich Slomko and Jeffrey Steuben from the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC), offered key ...
The State With Shining Solar Energy Incentives
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn more about how North Carolina has incentivized solar energy and the legal guidelines for installation. North Carolina’s solar incentives have recently caused an increase in solar panel installations on homes. So much so that Forbes ranked them fourth in the United States for solar energy generation. ...
Sealing in Sustainability for the Roofing Industry
By Dani Sheehan. From research and manufacturing to the marketing and selling of their products, Franklin International is committed to green initiatives. Darci Kunard, national accounts manager at Franklin International, is passionate about caulks and sealants. In season five, episode 25 of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth joins ...
Cut Costs, Not Quality by Using Alternative Roofing Materials
By Adam Cabrera. Spray foam is a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to traditional roofing materials. As the roofing industry navigates through new challenges such as sustainability and rising material costs, technologies like spray foam and roof coatings offer a solution. On a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth ...
Reflecting a Sustainable Future
By Adam Cabrera. Cool roofs can mitigate urban heat islands and are a sustainable construction option. For 25 years, the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable and energy-efficient practices within the roofing industry. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. ...
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