Technology
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 ...
Selecting the Perfect Shingle for a Colonial Home
By Malarkey Roofing Products. Choosing the right roofing style should be a decision that accounts for many components like climate, style and performance. A home is built from the inside out. The architecture is formed from the frames and profiles of the walls and roof before cladding and ...
LG Electronics Tops U.S. Solar Installer Survey as Most Requested Brand of Solar Panels
Nearly half of installers named LG Solar as the most requested brand of panel manufacturer. The top choice for solar panels among U.S. solar installers is LG Electronics, according to a survey just released by EnergySage, a leading online comparison-shopping marketplace for rooftop solar, solar financing, energy storage and community solar. Nearly ...
New Solar Roof Options for Homeowners in Maryland Cut Energy Bills
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. American Home Contractors offers GAF Solar roof installation, allowing homeowners to harness the power of the sun in an attractive and affordable way. Homeowners in Maryland can now lower their reliance on utility power because American Home Contractors now offer solar roof installation from GAF ...
A Perfect Match With Sher-Color™
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Sher-Color allows homeowners to precisely match the color of their metal roof for exterior accents. Did you ever notice that home improvement projects can have a domino effect with one project leading to the next? That is often the case ...
Beautifying Solar Panels
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A revolutionary technology allows images to be displayed on solar panel surfaces without reducing power output. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic and the economic shutdown, solar panel installation was at an all time high. A report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) found that in ...
