Technology
My Experience With Design-My-Roof Widget
By Colin Sheehan. The benefits of sharing try-before-you-buy online tools with homeowner clients. A new roof is a large investment for homeowners. Not only must they choose a roof with functionality that best matches their needs, but they also must decide between an overwhelming number of aesthetic options. On top ...
Finally! A Solar Power Roof That Won’t Break the Bank
By Colin Sheehan. Earlier in August, a new bill was introduced that will make it more affordable for homeowners and business owners to install solar power roofs. The Revamping Appropriate Incentives for Solar Energy (RAISE) the Roof Act, introduced by New Jersey House Representatives Mikie Sherill and Bill Pascrell, Jr., ...
Land of the Rising Sun Plans to Go Fully Solar
By Cass Jacoby. Eventually every building, parking lot and farm in Japan will be fitted with rooftop solar panels to reach 2030 emissions reduction goal. Earlier this year, Japan’s prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, announced an ambitious new target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, aiming to reduce emissions to ...
FARR Systems are the Solar Retrofitting Solution You’ve Been Looking For
By Western Colloid. Fluid applied reinforced roof systems (FARR) are ideal for installations around solar panels and their mounting hardware. Solar panels are more popular than ever nowadays due to technological improvements and because they are becoming increasingly cost-effective. Rising energy costs and green energy incentives are among the ...
Peace Lutheran in Alexandria Installs 189 Solar Panels
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Church leads by example going green, displaying how a community can make a big impact for the future. This church is taking action! The Peace Lutheran Church in Alexandria in northern Virginia has undergone a massive project to add solar panels to its ...
Solar Energy Tiles on Colorado Home Are Effective and Attractive
By CertainTeed. Aesthetically pleasing on-site solar energy generation works hard to garner a Boulder home savings. Colorado has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to the solar revolution. Notably, the state aspires to be running on 100 percent renewable energy sources by 2040. Their commitment to going ...
Modular Recycled Roofs Help India Beat the Heat
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. These roofs, made of paper waste, can lower the indoor temperature by as much as 18-degrees Fahrenheit. In India the temperatures can stay well over 100 degrees for weeks. It can get even hotter under small shacks where thin metal roofs trap heat ...
Bitec’s Self-adhering Membrane Offers Quick & Convenient Installation
By Cass Jacoby. A membrane built to be perfectly installed with little equipment and in less time. Soon enough, roofing season across the country will be in full swing. Now more than ever, contractors and homeowners alike demand products that are convenient and safe to install. For any upcoming ...
Homeowner Discreetly Generates Solar Power Saving More Than $2,800
By CertainTeed. These subtle solar tiles are the perfect solution, aesthetically adhering to community guidelines while setting up a reliable source of power to your home. When John Bedingfield built his new home, he wanted to capitalize on all of the sunny days to bring down his energy bill. San ...
See Your Roof in 3D
By Colin Sheehan. Beacon 3D+ transforms smartphone photos of any home into accurate measurements and a fully customizable 3D model. Over the past year, technology has become an essential component in facilitating the connection between homeowners and roofing professionals. With the added challenge of starting your project without meeting ...
