Cool Roofing

Cool Roof Confusion

Despite conventional wisdom, temperature is simply not the issue when it comes to roof color and energy efficiency.

September 13, 2017

When it comes to energy efficiency, all agree that in the summer, white roof membranes reflect the sun’s rays, lowering air conditioning costs — while dark roofs absorb the sun’s rays, raising air conditioning costs.

2016 Commercial Roofing Report

A Roofing Contractor editorial study shows that commercial roofing’s immediate future looks good, but issues with labor are preventing the future from looking great.

Derrick Teal

November 3, 2016

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It wasn't all that long ago when the biggest crisis facing the roofing industry was not enough business.

Kemper System to Demo New ‘Cool Roof’ That Boosts Building Energy Efficiency

February 24, 2016

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Kemper System America, Inc. will feature a new ‘Cool Roof’ system that that can improve building energy efficiency at RCI 2016, March 10-15, in Orlando, Fla.

Product Focus On: Skylights and Daylighting for Roofing Contractors

November 4, 2015

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This month features skylights and other daylighting products from Wasco Products Inc., the Bilco Company, and more.

Young Guns: Meet the Roofing Contractors and Product Leaders Moving the Industry Forward

Art Aisner

October 6, 2015

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As part of our continued effort to provide comprehensive coverage of roofing contractors and their suppliers across the country, the editors at Roofing Contractor regularly profile roofing professionals in their 20s and 30s willing to share their career success stories.

Product Focus: Metal-Fabricating Equipment

October 6, 2015

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Metal-Fabricating Equipment from RAS Systems, Metform, and more!

Case Study

A Walk in Roofing Contractors' Shoes: Red Wing Shoe Company Plant 1 Blends History and New TPO Roofing System

September 2, 2015

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Look around a jobsite, and you’ll likely see many crew members wearing Red Wing boots.

It's Good to Be Us: Guardians of the Roof

Rick Damato

June 29, 2015

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The July issue of Roofing Contractor brings you up to date on many of the latest technologies performing in the roofing industry.

Editor's Note

The Dirty Truth about White Roofs

Rick Damato

May 29, 2015

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Building owners and managers face some tough decisions when it comes time to replace the roof on their commercial, industrial or institutional buildings.