Roughly 10 years after emerging as closely related trends, both cool and sustainable roofing have become increasingly popular mainstream selection criteria as they continue to drive change in commercial roofing market dynamics, roof system design, product innovation, selection priorities, building codes, and legislation.
It was no surprise when Clarum Homes (Palo Alto, Calif.) announced plans in 2003 to build the largest Zero-Energy Home community in Watsonville, Calif. This innovative homebuilder has been installing solar electric systems in its homes as standard equipment since 1999.
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.
Shingle styles run the gamut from basic roof coverings to works of art. When it comes to convincing consumers to upgrade their purchase to a higher-end product, contractors employ techniques ranging from the simple act of informing customers that there are other options available to more involved commitments, such as creating a showroom to display the upper-end products.
Jerry Franks, a veteran home builder and vice president of construction services for Park Square Homes of Orlando, is nearing completion of 400 plush, semi-custom homes for the upscale Belmere community in Windermere, Fla.
Installing vegetated roofing systems on homes can be a new and lucrative opportunity for roofing contractors - especially for those that understand and take advantage of this new "growing" technology.
Cashiers, North Carolina, perched 3,500 feet high above sea level in the southern extremities of the Blue Ridge Mountain range, boasts acres of woodland, etched granite dome cliffs, and postcard-worthy views that look like they were painted by Bob Ross himself.
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.
If you've ever wondered how much money employees at other companies are making, rest assured you're not alone. At Roofing Contractor, we wanted to gauge the compensation packages for various positions in the roofing industry, so we conducted the 2006 Salary and Benefits Survey.
Metal roofing is making inroads with residential customers by imitating popular profiles. While standing seam profiles have made significant gains in sloped roofing, there are strong preferences among consumers for roofs that look like wood, slate or tile, but have different attributes.
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