Wayne, N.J. - In 2004, GAF Materials Corp. introduced EnergyCap™ modified bitumen cap sheet, which combines the proven performance of Ruberoid modified bitumen membranes and Topcoat® roof coating into a single, Energy Star-qualified roof membrane.
WYLIE, Texas - Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing Inc. (CCW) partnered with Penn-Ohio Pressure and Seal by donating CCW-702 Primer and CCW-860 Sheet Membrane to the foundation walls of an Ohio family's new home on the television show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."
LAS VEGAS - The National Roofing Contractors Association chose the 2006 International Roofing Expo as the site to announce the launch of SpecRight, a program with the ultimate goal of providing useful and consistent information about roofs, energy and the environment to building owners, designers and consultants. The program's slogan is "Save Your Energy.
MUNDELEIN, Ill. - EcoStar announced Miami-Dade County Approval NOA #03-0814.02 for Majestic Slate. Officially accepted in November 2005, this approval was granted by the Building Code Compliance Office (BCCO) and accepted by the Building Code and Product Review Committee, authorizing that Majestic Slate could be used in Miami-Dade county and other areas where allowed by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
PHOENIX - As energy savings and efficiency become increasing priorities, more consumers are doing their homework and finding ways to compensate for the high cost of running their homes, according to the Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association (RIMA), which cites increasing sales of reflective insulation, radiant barrier and IRCC products.
ORLANDO, Fla. - More than 105,000 housing professionals gathered in Orlando for the 2006 International Builders' Show (IBS), making it the most well attended annual convention in the history of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
WASHINGTON - BASF's Eco-efficiency Analysis - the company's product life cycle evaluation tool - won the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council's 2005 Best Sustainable Practice Award in the Sustainable Research, Development, Construction Process and Demonstration category. The award was presented during SBIC's annual Ecobuild Federal Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C.
CAMARILLO, Calif. - National Coatings Corp. will celebrate 25 years of doing business in 2006, announced the company's founder and CEO, Rick Sexauer.
"The company brings extensive experience in acrylic chemistry and field performance on commercial and industrial low-slope roofs to the company's clients and projects often resulting in decades of satisfaction," said Sexauer.
CHICAGO - The Chicago Roofing Contractors Associations' annual trade show is quite well known for its uncanny ability to coincide with the nastiest of winter weather conditions. A happy exception was Jan. 19-20 in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., for the group's 23rd annual event, where it was a sunny 54 degrees.
TAMKO Roofing Products Inc. announced that the company has launched its newly redesigned Web site, featuring TAMKO's complete line of residential and commercial roofing, cements and coatings, waterproofing, and decking products. With a three-in-one design, the new TAMKO Web site now better serves homeowners, architects, and contractors alike.
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