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A study out of China shows that green roofs can capture nearly 98% of airborne microplastics, a ubiquitous pollutant that can cause health problems.

SolarEdge has begun US production of its “USA Edition” Home Battery at its new Salt Lake City plant, one of three US factories boosting domestic clean-energy manufacturing.

Cenvar Roofing & Solar has expanded to Winchester, Va., offering roofing and solar services to over 100,000 new households; this is the company’s ninth Virginia outlet.

The new headquarters features a metal panel exterior and a modern interior space that will help improve Burns and Scalo's operations in commercial roofing, solar and metal wall panels.

Project ICECHIP, the first major U.S. hail study in more than 40 years, is capturing real hail data to improve forecasting, product standards and roofing resilience amid rising hail-related losses.

As insurers shy away from solar-equipped roofs, FM Global introduces a new certification system for fire and hail resistance — aiming to boost coverage, safety and resilience in severe weather zones.

Severe storms this month, including tornadoes, hail, and high winds, have slammed roofs across the U.S., pushing claims, costs and contractor demand beyond historical norms.

A new study shows FORTIFIED homes in Alabama had up to 76% fewer claims during Hurricane Sally, proving the value of resilient roofing amid rising storm risks and material costs.

Roofing contractors face rising claim costs from insurers fueled by extreme weather, labor shortages and insurance crackdowns, which threaten profits, hiring and project viability. Still, there are ways to insulate your firm from the tumult.

LP Building Solutions was named Green Builder Media’s 2025 Sustainable Brand Leader for Siding, with LP SmartSide also earning a 2025 Sustainable Product of the Year award.