Sustainable Roofing

The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing is pleased to collaborate with Roofing Contractor to provide a monthly perspective about roofing and the environment. Sustainable Roofing is a monthly column written by Dr. Jim Hoff, who serves as Research Director for the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, Washington, D.C. (www.roofingcenter.org). The column examines many aspects of roofing and sustainability, with a focus on how roofing contractors can become better equipped to participate and profit in the new green building market.

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More Than Just a Single Ply

May 01, 2012

 It has been my privilege to work in the roofing industry for more than 36 years, starting as an estimator in 1976.  


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Recognizing Cool Roofs … Plus

April 04, 2012

 As part of the RoofPoint rating program for sustainable roofing systems, the Center has developed a unique approach to the selection of energy-efficient roof surfaces.  


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It's About People, Too!

March 08, 2012

 When we think about “sustainable” or “green,” we tend to focus on the environmental aspects of sustainability, including key natural resources of energy, air, water and materials.  


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Summing Up Sustainability With RoofPoint

February 01, 2012

Every year in the United States more than 3 billion square feet of nonresidential roofs are installed on new and existing buildings.  


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Why Sustainable Roofs? Do We Have the Reasons!

January 05, 2012

 The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing is pleased to collaborate with Roofing Contractorto provide a monthly perspective about roofing and the environment.  


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Shots From The Maverick: 2012 Fundraiser Benefits Colorado Youth Outdoors

The Maverick was held May 4-6 at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland, Colo. The event is a sporting clays shoot and fundraiser for Colorado Youth Outdoors, whose mission is to strengthen relationships between youth and their parents through traditional outdoor activities.Several members of the roofing industry were on hand to support the event, whose corporate sponsors include Prologis and Johns Manville. 

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May 2012

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