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Product News: EnergyShield XR is now approved for an expanded range of NFPA 285 assemblies.

Manufacturer News

Expanded Fire Performance Approvals for EnergyShield XR Continuous Insulation

May 20, 2025

The latest fire performance test results mean that EnergyShield XR can now be used within millions more NFPA 285 assemblies, including exterior cladding like metal panels.

Kingspan said the new vacuum insulation panel addresses the growing demand for energy-efficient roofing solutions in new-build and retrofit applications with limited construction depth.

New Product News

Kingspan Launches OPTIM-R E, Encapsulated Vacuum Insulation Panel

Vacuum-insulated roofing system achieves optimum thermal performance in tight spaces without increasing roof height

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 28, 2025

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Kingspan Insulation North America introduces OPTIM-R E, a durable, ultra-thin vacuum insulation panel delivering an R-Value of 34.2 per inch for space-limited projects.

Keeping It Cool

Considerations for Roofing Cold Storage Facilities

As demand for cold storage continues to surge, roofing contractors must be ready to address specific challenges posed by the roofing system

Jay Saldana

April 28, 2025

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Roofing demand for cold-storage facilities is expected to increase in 2025. Are roofing contractors ready?

Sika introduces SikaWall-3000 Rapid Bond (a one-component polyurethane foam adhesive for use in Sika Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems.

New Product News

Sika Launches SikaWall-3000 Rapid Bond

A one-component polyurethane foam adhesive for use in Sika Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 8, 2025

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Sika launches SikaWall-3000 Rapid Bond, a fast-curing, one-component adhesive designed to speed up EIFS installs with strong, durable bonds and easy application.

Hempitecture’s mission for decarbonization at scale, the materials used to create hempcrete biocomposites absorb carbon dioxide during curing

Sustainable Products

Hempitecture Introduces Hempcrete: Bio-based Material That is Resilient Against Fires

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 10, 2025

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Hempitecture’s ASTM-tested Hempcrete offers fire resistance and energy savings, helping contractors build safer, more resilient structures in wildfire-prone areas.

All Weather Insulated Panels’ latest catalog delivers updated specs, fire-resistant solutions, and digital design tools.

Manufacturer News

All Weather Insulated Panels Publishes New Product Catalog

Updates include latest product and technology innovations

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 10, 2025

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All Weather Insulated Panels’ latest product catalog features new specs, fire-resistant options, and digital tools for streamlined design.

Scaffolding and work platforms surrounding a commercial building during an insulation project

Roofing and Insulation Considerations for Rapidly Growing Commercial Facilities

Roofing contractors must leverage tailored installation and insulation solutions to enhance energy efficiency, durability, and long-term cost savings

Jamie Gentoso PE

January 13, 2025

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Roofing demand for data centers, cold-storage facilities and multi-family housing is expected to increase in 2025. Are roofing contractors ready?

Aidan Morris (pictured) has been named director of strategic accounts at All Weather Insulted Panels.

Hiring News

All Weather Insulated Panels Names Aidan Morris Director of Strategic Accounts

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 13, 2024

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All Weather Insulated Panels named Aidan Morris as Director of Strategic Accounts, leveraging his 10 years of global experience to enhance client success and market growth.

Carlisle Companies agrees to purchase Canada’s PFB Insulation Products Business for US $260M.

Acquisition News

Carlisle Companies Agrees to $260M Purchase of PFB's Insulation Units

Riverside Company signs definitive agreement to sell its PFB’s Plasti-Fab and Insulspan business units

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 23, 2024

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The Riverside Company and Canadian-based PFB Corporation will sell PFB’s Plasti-Fab and Insulspan units to Carlisle Companies for $260M; the deal is expected to close in Q4 2024.

Acquisition News

Holcim to Purchase OX Engineered Products

The insulation and weather wrap manufacturer will operate as a stand-alone unit within Holcim BE

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 9, 2024

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Holcim plans to acquire OX Engineered Products, an insulation and weather wrapping manufacturer with 2024 sales estimated at $136M, further expanding its North American building envelope business.