This month’s focus on metal in Roofing Contractorgives me a great opportunity to take a look at the sustainability of one of our oldest roofing systems.
For contractors wanting to get more involved in recycling, maybe it’s time to go back to school to learn just how effective modern recycling and reuse programs can be.
In 2008, the Boston Harbor Island Alliance and National Park Service held a competition for a visitor information pavilion for the Boston Harbor Islands, a national park composed of 38 islands that are accessible by ferryboat from the Boston waterfront.
With the August issue of Roofing Contractorfeaturing the top contractors, it’s a great time to also bring attention to the top sustainable contractors for the year.
Solar panels and cool roofs are a natural integration of sustainable technologies that can increase the output of a photovoltaic system by as much as 10 percent.
With this month’s Roofing Contractor focus on distribution and the supply chain, I thought it would be important to talk about how your local distributor can be an important partner in building a successful and sustainable roofing business.
Sustainable roofing systems can be many things, but primarily they are assemblies that provide a covering protecting a building from the elements (i.e., water, sun, cold, and heat) while minimizing their burden on the environment and conserving energy.
When it came time for the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (HACEP) to replace more than half a million square feet of roofing, city officials wanted more than a quality roof system: they wanted to demonstrate their commitment to a healthy environment.