Going Green
Lessening environmental impacts, one roof at a time
Earth Day best practices start right at home, beginning at the roof you choose. The month of April and celebrating Earth Day are perfect reminders of how every improvement decision homeowners make has a major impact on the planet. That’s true especially when it comes to re-roofing. A recent Yale study has ...
Unlock the full potential of your metal roof
By Dani Sheehan. Understanding the distinctions between cool roof finishes and thermal barriers is crucial to optimizing the energy efficiency and sustainability of your metal roof investment. You’ve decided on a metal roof for your home and you’re excited to reap the sustainability benefits that come with the investment. But ...
Recycled roofing versus virgin resin
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Looking to reroof your home with recycled materials? Understand the recycling process to ensure you aren't compromising durability when going green. On April 22, everyone’s attention turns to Earth Day. That’s a good time to think about our impact on the environment. However, if you’re looking for a roof ...
SnapNrack and CertainTeed partner to help installers and homeowners go solar with complete peace of mind
Partnership sets new standard by providing homeowners with 25-year complimentary warranties that cover roofing material, solar mounting system, panels and solar installation workmanship. SnapNrack, a leading manufacturer of solar mounting solutions, and CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, proudly announce that they are partnering to provide more ...
Improving the efficiency of HVAC systems
By Pure Air Control Services, TREMCO. Energy optimization is key due to its environmental and economic advantages, learn how it can be improved in commercial buildings! HVAC systems are key to both the comfort and functionality of commercial spaces due to their crucial regulation of temperature, humidity and air quality. ...
Saving energy and lowering utilities
By Guardian Roofing and Gutters. It can be a struggle for homeowners to balance keeping their homes and their bank accounts comfortable, but there are steps to help achieve both goals. As the winter months drag on for many areas, homeowners are often faced with higher utility bills. These ...
Improve Protection and Energy Efficiency With Insulated Metal Roofing and Siding
By Chicago Metal Supply. With the addition of an insulated metal roof and wall panels on any structure, a homeowner or building owner can see immediate improvements in durability and energy efficiency. Looking for ways to improve energy efficiency in a home or building? If it seems like the air ...
Green energy, green returns
By J&K Roofing. Solar panels have several environmental benefits, but can the investment boost home value? Throughout the U.S., solar roofing technology is soaring to new heights. With the addition of solar panels on your roof, your energy savings can be reduced, as well as your carbon footprint. Although the ...
A sustainable solar solution you can trust
By Dani Sheehan. Don’t choose between maintaining the beauty of your home or adding solar panels. This solar system will be a natural extension of your roof without compromising aesthetics or durability. Are you looking to add solar panels to your new or existing roofing system? When you are investing ...
Unified Steel™ Cool Roof Color Collection Expands With Two New Popular Hues
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions has just released two new Unified Steel™ Stone Coated Roofing cool rated colors. The two new hues, Harborwood and Stirling Gray, are each available in Unified Steel’s PINE-CREST Shake and PACIFIC Tile profiles and each provides a high Solar Reflective Index (SRI), helping to keep homes significantly ...
