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Air Barriers vs. Vapor Retarders
By James R Kirby, GAF. Air Barriers vs. Vapor Retarders — do you know the differences? The use of air barriers and vapor retarders in construction is increasing rapidly, but many people — from building designers through specifiers to installers — remain confused as to the differences between them. There are many ...
Is it Finally Time for Solar?
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. Martin DeBono, president of GAF Energy, shares insights on the future of roofing and solar. For most of my career in roofing, I have been the one who was excited about solar rooftops. But more often than not, I was a bit disappointed that ...
Coatings Challenge: Converting a Warehouse Into Condominiums with a New Roof.
By Don Kilcoyne. With a low investment, and ease of installation, GAF coatings are a great way to grow your business, whether you’re a low slope or steep slope contractor. Welcome to the GAF Coatings Challengewith Michelle Carlin, GAF senior product manager, coatings. Watch this video or read the transcript below. Michelle Carlin: Welcome ...
Coatings Challenge: A Structurally Sound Roof on a Beautiful Stucco Building
By Don Kilcoyne, GAF. With a low investment, and ease of installation, GAF coatings are a great way to grow your business, whether you’re a low slope or steep slope contractor. Welcome to the GAF Coatings Challenge with Michelle Carlin, GAF senior product manager, coatings. Today we're talking about a coatings challenge from ...
Coatings Challenge: A Steep Slope Roofer Looks to Expand His Business.
By GAF. With a low investment, and ease of installation, GAF coatings are a great way to grow your business, whether you’re a low slope or steep slope contractor. Welcome to the GAF Coatings Challenge with Michelle Carlin, GAF senior product manager, coatings. Challenge: A steep-slope pro looking to branch out into small low-slope ...
GAF Congratulates 2018 President's Club Award Winners
The award winners were announced at GAF's recent Wealthbuilder Conference and Expo. GAF, a Standard Industries company and the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, announced the winners of the 2018 President’s Club Awards, recognizing the most elite residential and commercial roofing contractors in the U.S. Download the list of ...
GAF Restarts Glass Mat Plant in Shafter, CA
Multi-million dollar facility upgrade to help meet growing demand. GAF, a Standard Industries company and the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, announced the restart of its glass mat plant in Shafter, CA following a multi-million dollar upgrade to the facility. The plant produces a fiberglass substrate called glass ...
Helene Hardy Pierce Awarded Roofing Industry’s Highest Honor
Helene Hardy Pierce, vice president of technical services, codes, and industry relations for GAF, has been presented with the J.A. Piper Award by the National Roofing Contractor’s Association. Presented each year at NRCA's annual convention, the J.A. Piper Award recognizes roofing professionals who have devoted constant, outstanding service to the association ...
Advantages of Long-Life Roofing for Bifacial Solar Panels
The high output from bifacial modules could be extended for many years using a long-life membrane. Unlike conventional solar panels, bifacial panels collect light from both sides — top and bottom. When mounted above highly reflective surfaces, their efficiency can exceed that of regular modules. Due to this benefit, bifacial panels ...
Getting your workers home safe — an interview with the NRCA’s Harry Dietz
By Don Kilcoyne, GAF. Each spring for the last four years, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has hosted the National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Participants in all 50 states stage events designed to encourage employers to talk directly to employees about safety, to focus on identifying ...
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