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 | Calculating the Costs of Solar
As homeowners, commercial entities and other organizations look to “go green” to reduce their energy consumption, costs and overall carbon footprint, solar power has emerged as an attractive form of alterative energy.
by James E. Trant P.E.
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 | Metal Roofs
Retrofitting flat roofs with sloped metal roofs is a concept that is tailor-made for these declining economic times. Interestingly, of the 40 billion square feet of roofing annually installed in the United States, only a fraction of that amount entails retrofitting roofs with sloped metal systems.
by Chuck Howard
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 | Bringing Roofs to Life
Rooftop gardens or living roofs offer several environmental advantages. Their increased use in urban areas has been due their ability to decrease water runoff from the roof area. The primary intent of the living roof application is to filter the stormwater and minimize the stormwater runoff from reaching the underground infrastructure.
by John A. D’Annunzio
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leadin.jpg) | Seizing Sustainability
When embarking on a sustainable plan that has the potential to transform a campus, why not start with a highly visible bang? Providence College in Providence, R.I., recently seized such an opportunity by installing thin-film building integrated photovoltaics on the roof of the Slavin Center, the college’s student center.
by Kate Gawlik
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 | Web Exclusive: Web Sites Continue to Evolve
With so much emphasis on the online world, GenFlex has done what many companies hope to do: build a first-class Web site that serves as a tool for distributors and manufacturers. But they didn’t stop there.
by Tom Watts
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Web Exclusive: Important Roofing Codes
Codes and regulations play a large role in our day-to-day business operations. They dictate what is required on projects and influence everything from material selection to application techniques. The codes and regulations are constantly changing and it appears we are headed into an environment where regulations will increase and became more stringent.
by John A. D'Annunzio
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Western Roofing Expo Photo Album
The association’s 35th annual convention and trade show showcased the latest in roofing technology, roofing tools, machinery, materials and services available to the western roofing contractor.
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 | Web Exclusive: It’s Getting Hot in Here
Why cool roofing systems are an effective sustainable design strategy for increasing occupant comfort, reducing energy costs and helping the environment.
by Rob Winstead AIA, LEED AP
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 | Web Exclusive: Hospital Roof Poses Challenges
Early in 2007, it became clear that replacement was the only cure for several ailing roofs on the campus of Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco, Texas. It was also obvious that site conditions would make the operation anything but routine.
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 | Web Exclusive: Intercepting the Flow
As more people become aware of the energy crisis and the drive toward green building, the more helpful it is to find energy-efficient building products that help maximize your building’s thermal efficiency. One such product that is quickly growing in interest is a radiant barrier.
by Mary Edmondson
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Web Exclusive: Green Focus Turns to Energy-Saving Garden Roofs
Garden roofs are a scenic application that is swiftly gaining popularity globally for commercial buildings in metropolitan areas. They are found on convention centers, college campuses, airports and medical facilities, just to name a few.
by Susan Strong
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 | Web Exclusive: Just What the Doctor Ordered
Selecting green products for new hospital construction can have a positive impact on patient outcomes and the productivity of its medical staff. Therefore, the owners of the 12,000-square-foot LEED-certified hospital within Washington state's Gateway Medical Center specified the hospital's building envelope with great care, including a durable ENERGY STAR single-ply roofing system from IB Roof Systems.
by Paul Nutcher CSI CDT, LEED AP
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Web Exclusive: Thoughts on FM Global’s Roofing Industry Forum
Roofing Contractor, along with a host of other nameless and faceless individuals (presumably persons representing all segments of the roofing industry), was invited to an online teleconference put on by some folks with FM Global and FM Approvals.
by Rick Damato
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