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ERA Releases 2020 Report on Achieving Resilience “Building Resilience: The Roofing Perspective”

June 2, 2020

New report provides state-of-the-art tactics to create resilient roofs and details legislative advances that fund efforts to protect built environments from cataclysmic natural events.

Storm Resistance and Roofs

A Roof's Ability to Withstand Severe Weather is Increasingly Important

Pete Croft

December 12, 2018

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The main purpose of a roof is to provide a solid weather barrier from the elements, protecting the inhabitants and their possessions (hopefully) over the long term.

MRA Searches for Top Survivor Home of 2018

Contest Spotlights How Climate Extremes Tested Homeowners’ Mettle (and Metal Roofs) This Year

October 23, 2018

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Hurricanes, wildfires, massive hail storms, snow, ice, wind and more: for plenty of U.S. and Canadian homeowners, 2018 brought it all.

The Case for Resilient Roofing a Year after Memorable Hurricanes

John Geary

August 1, 2018

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Hurricanes like Harvey, Irma and Maria had an impact impact will be felt by the people of Southeastern Texas and Florida for years, if not decades, to come.

Resiliency and the Roof

Sue Burkett

October 16, 2017

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Long considered a word reserved for commercial buildings and code-setting organizations, resiliency is increasingly creeping into the roofing conversation.

Grupo Resilient International, Inc. Names Julian Lopez to Lead Deployment of Emergency Response & Disaster Recovery Teams

September 26, 2017

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Grupo Resilient International, Inc., recently announced that Julian Lopez has joined the board of directors of its infrastructure subsidiary, Resilient Infrastructure, Inc.

Ricowi Spring Seminar to Focus on Roof Loads

February 11, 2016

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The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc. will host their 2016 spring meetings and seminar at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, FL.

Resilient Roofing Takes Center Stage

Jim Hoff

August 5, 2014

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Reducing risk is a key theme in the “Designing for Disaster” exhibit at the National Building Museum.

Sustainable Roofing

What Is a Resilient Roof System?

The roofing industry can play a key role in helping buildings withstand severe weather events.

James R. Kirby AIA

November 12, 2013

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Maybe you’ve heard the term “resilient” or “resiliency” used for buildings recently.

HD EPS Composite Insulation Panel

Carlisle SynTec

November 30, 2012

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Carlisle SynTec Systems announced the development of SecurShield HD EPS Composite, a composite insulation panel that combines resilient and lightweight expanded polystyrene (EPS) with a half-inch high-density polyiso cover board.