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Manufacturer News

Owens Corning Partners with Ripple Glass to Expand Glass Recycling in Georgia

November 23, 2023

The Owens Corning/Ripple Glass campaign highlights how recycled glass in the production of new fiberglass insulation offsets the need for virgin, mined material such as sand.

Solar Roofing

Study Shows Cool Roofs Can Help Increase Power Yields in PV Solar Panels

Cool roof coatings can benefit certain solar systems in addition to cooling buildings

Chris Gray

November 20, 2023

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A Spanish-Algerian study shows how applying cool roof coatings can increase the amount of power generated by certain rooftop solar panels.

Energy Efficiency

Project Profile: World's Largest 'Passive House' Office Building

Elevate's ISOGARD insulation helps Boston building deliver 40% better thermal performance

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 17, 2023

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The most energy-efficient, large-scale office building ever built in a cold climate is found in Boston, with designers choosing Elevate roofing systems for the job.

Summit-Energy has partnered with CertainTeed

Manufacturer-Installer Collaboration

Peak Roofing, CertainTeed Collaborate to Push New ‘Solstice’ Solar Shingle System

The solar-integrated shingle collection system is the latest product from a major manufacturer to come to market

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 17, 2023

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Summit Energy's Peak Roofing division has chosen CertainTeed's Solstice Solar Shingle System as its new go-to line in expanding solar use among residential customers throughout the Northeast.

Solar Special Section

Solar and Roofing: Current Trends and Looking Ahead

Solar Surges in Multiple Roofing Markets – are Roofers Ready?

Judd Haag

November 16, 2023

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The solar industry is rapidly growing, with global revenue projected to reach $241 billion by 2031. The U.S. market alone is estimated to reach $900 million by 2025, driven by improved technology, reduced costs, design and installation enhancements and government tax credits.

Help your solar customers protect their investments from storm damage

Solar Special Section

How to Prevent Severe Weather Damage to Solar Panels?

Vikki Kumar

November 16, 2023

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Solar panels have shown remarkable resilience in severe weather, but falling debris or installation issues can sometimes cause damage; Panasonic offers some steps to prepare and protect solar panels from severe storms.

Solar Special Section

What is ‘Heartbeat Technology’ and How Can it Optimize Solar?

Solar Surges in Multiple Roofing Markets – are Roofers Ready?

Vikki Kumar

November 16, 2023

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Homeowners are increasingly turning to home energy devices like solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicle chargers - and a new technology called "Heartbeat," powered by AI and developed by Panasonic - is simplifying their management by connecting and optimizing energy systems through a single software platform.

Solar Special Section

Product Focus: Solar

Chris Gray

November 15, 2023

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A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in solar roofing.

Manufacturer News

GAF Energy Completes Timberline Solar Manufacturing Facility in Georgetown, Texas

Facility will increase capacity by 500% and bring total production of solar shingle to 300 megawatts annually

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 15, 2023

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The new manufacturing facility, GAF Energy's second, will increase its capacity by 500% and bring total production of its solar shingle to 300 megawatts annually.

Giving Back and Giving Thanks

The synergy between the roofing industry and our nation’s veterans is strong and continues to grow

Art Aisner

November 3, 2023

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In November's Roofing Contractor magazine, Editor-in-Chief Art Aisner touches upon the grace that embodies the roofing industry and the synergies between roofing and our nation’s veterans; it is strong and continues to grow.