Technology
Snow Retention Systems Can Save Roofs
By TRA Snow & Sun. In regions where heavy snowfall is common, installing snow brackets can truly be lifesaving. Snow retention systems, also known as snow brackets or snow guards, are incredibly important roofing features for buildings located in regions that commonly get heavy snow. Snow brackets are designed ...
Plan Your Next Project With the RPS Roofing Visualizer!
By Anna Lockhart. Having a hard time deciding between materials or color palettes for your next project? Try out the RPS Metal Roofing & Siding Roofing Visualizer Portal! RPS Metal Roofing & Siding is dedicated to manufacturing high-quality equipment and materials designed to help contractors install the best possible ...
Kelly Roofing Goes Global With First International Tesla Solar Roof
This installation has opened up new possibilities for the next steps in solar roofing installations. Kelly Roofing has completed the first-ever international Tesla Solar Roof installation, marking a significant milestone in green energy innovation. The Florida-based company managed negotiations, logistics and operations to extend its services into the international field, starting ...
Robot Contractors of The Future
By Yvette Cruz The future of roofing installation is in the hands of Renovate Robotics as they build the first robotic shingle installer. Roofing repairs aren’t always as simple as they need to be. Between 45-degree angles and multiple story buildings there are challenges and safety concerns. Some contractors use ...
Stop Rooftop Issues Before They Even Start
By Cass Jacoby. How to use technology to avoid a roofing disaster and extend the lifespan of your roof. Preventative roof care is the best way to avoid roofing problems. Your roof, as one of the most vulnerable parts of your home, needs regular inspection, maintenance and repair ...
Keep it Cool With Metal Roofing
By Evelyn Witterholt. These metal roofing products keep buildings and homes cool while lowering energy costs. Metal roofing is cool in more ways than one. Along with keeping homes and buildings cool, it also lowers energy costs and helps us move towards a more sustainable future! If you’re looking to install a ...
Check out This Net Zero LEED Certified Home Build
By Malarkey Roofing Products. Malarkey products help this build be the greenest it can be by offering unmatched sustainability and performance. Building the most energy-efficient home possible with only sustainably sourced and manufactured products is a lot to ask out of a home build. Add in the obstacles of ...
Solar Roofing Helps Limit Global Warming in the Workplace
By Cass Jacoby. SITA installs solar panels on the roof of its Singapore office to make sustained emission reduction that diminishes their climate impact. Among the many benefits of going solar, one of the most well-known is reduced greenhouse gas emissions. When you use the sun to provide energy to ...
NASA Turns its Eyes to the Roof to Look for Ways to Beat the City Heat
By Cass Jacoby. With urban heat as a growing issue in cities, NASA researchers look into the efficacy of green roofs as a solution. It is summertime in the city, and while plenty of us are rejoicing in the sunny weather, we are also lamenting that there is no ...
An Efficient Roof for All Seasons
By Cass Jacoby. All-season smart roof coating technology uses physics to make roofs warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Cool roofs that have reflective coatings, membranes, shingles or tiles have been all the rage when it comes to energy efficiency. These systems work by reflecting back ...
