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April 2025 Product Focus: Green/Vegetative Roofing

April 8, 2025

Green, sustainable, and visually striking, vegetative roofing—also known as green roofing—is transforming rooftops into thriving, eco-friendly ecosystems. By incorporating living plants into roof systems, these innovative solutions not only enhance building aesthetics but also deliver tangible benefits like improved insulation, stormwater management, and extended roof lifespan.

The Tennessee legislature approved a bill exempting low-slope roofing from International Energy Conservation Code requirements on albedo and radiant heat loss, sending it to the governor for signing.

Regulatory News

Tenn. Bill Exempts Low-Slope Roofs from Energy Standards

If signed into law, the bill would immediately halt requirements regarding heat emittance and solar reflection

Bryan Gottlieb

March 26, 2025

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Tennessee lawmakers sent the governor a bill that will exempt low-slope roofs in the state from IECC solar reflectance and heat emittance rules, easing costs for contractors.

Study says worldwide solar can power 65% of global energy needs.

Sustainability News

Rooftop Solar Could Power the World — and Roofing Contractors Hold the Key

New study shows solar panels on roofs worldwide could eliminate the need for fossil fuels

Bryan Gottlieb

March 20, 2025

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A new study suggests covering all suitable rooftops worldwide with solar panels could generate 65% of global electricity: Roofing contractors stand to gain by integrating solar solutions into their services.

Hempitecture’s mission for decarbonization at scale, the materials used to create hempcrete biocomposites absorb carbon dioxide during curing

Sustainable Products

Hempitecture Introduces Hempcrete: Bio-based Material That is Resilient Against Fires

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 10, 2025

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Hempitecture’s ASTM-tested Hempcrete offers fire resistance and energy savings, helping contractors build safer, more resilient structures in wildfire-prone areas.

Visit Booth No. 509 at IIBEC 2025 to explore Siplast’s latest advancements in roofing, waterproofing, and building enclosures.

Event News

Siplast Introduces Cutting-Edge Products at IIBEC 2025

TCPP-Free Paratherm NH and Terapro PUR, will be on display for attendees to experience firsthand

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 28, 2025

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Siplast will showcase its Paratherm NH polyiso insulation and Terapro PUR Deck Coatings at IIBEC 2025, highlighting non-halogenated insulation and durable traffic coatings.

GAF announced that its complete line of GAF EnergyGuard NH TCPP-Free Polyiso products is now available at standard polyiso pricing.

Product News

GAF’s Line Of TCPP-Free and Red-List Free Polyiso Insulation Now Available at Standard Pricing

Move allows customers to meet sustainability goals without paying a premium

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 25, 2025

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GAF's EnergyGuard NH TCPP-Free Polyiso insulation, now priced at standard polyiso rates, offers high thermal value, sustainability certifications, and a halogen-free flame retardant.

Westlake Royal Building Products’ Davinci and Newpoint lines have added colors and expanded offerings across markets.

Manufacturer News

Westlake Royal’s DaVinci and Newpoint Brands Introduce New Colors, Expand Offerings

Brands launch new colors; Newpoint also expands market offerings

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 24, 2025

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Westlake Royal Building Products launched new colors for its DaVinci Roofscapes and Newpoint Concrete Roof Tiles lines.

A house with a new roof featuring Solaris shingles by Certainteed

Case Study

California Contractor Successful with Sustainability Thanks to Solaris

Solar technology gives Los Gatos Roofing the means to meet homeowner demands for sustainability

February 18, 2025

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Top 100 Contractor Los Gatos Roofing finds success in California by offering residents sustainable solutions like Solaris shingles from CertainTeed.

IRE 2025

Elevate Your Roofing Game with Solutions for Every Roof with Atlas

Visit booth #14113 during the 2025 International Roofing Expo for info on roofing solutions

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 13, 2025

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Visit Atlas at booth #14113 and see for yourself what the latest innovations in roofing technology will mean for business in 2025.

GreenMantra Technologies announced it will be exhibiting at the International Roofing Expo, Feb. 19-21, 2025, in San Antonio.

IRE 2025

Canadian Recycler GreenMantra Technologies Returns to IRE

Showcasing sustainable polymer solutions and additives for roofing shingles

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 12, 2025

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GreenMantra Technologies returns to IRE 2025 in San Antonio, Booth No. 19119, showcasing CERANOVUS additives and transforming plastic waste into high-performance roofing materials.