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Sika's EcoSmart Roof has been a groundbreaking system that is sustainable and economical.

Eco-Friendly Innovation

Sika, Dupont Celebrate a Decade of Sustainable Roofing Solutions

EcoSmart Roof has been a groundbreaking system that is sustainable and economical

September 18, 2024

Sika Roofing is celebrating a decade-long partnership with DuPont, offering the EcoSmart Roof system that combines durable, recyclable materials and a 50-year reusable insulation warranty for sustainability.

Work boots belonging to 2 roofing professionals are visible as sealant is applied to a commercial roof

The Facts About PVC Roofing Part I

While PVC remains a popular choice among design professionals, it may be the one system roofing contractors know the least about

Tony Viera

September 16, 2024

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The experts at Mule-Hide Products are bridging the information gap about PVC roofing for roofing contractors in this two-part series.

Owens Corning is showcasing its composites at CAMX 2024 in San Diego, Calif.

Event News

Owens Corning Showcases Composites at CAMX 2024

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 10, 2024

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Owens Corning showcases its advanced composites at CAMX 2024 in San Diego through September 12, highlighting innovations like SUSTAINA and HP2 Glass, and its commitment to sustainability.

Cornerstone Building Brands' 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance report cover (pictured).

Sustainability News

Cornerstone Building Brands Unveils 2023 ESG Report

Company highlights significant progress in sustainability and community impact

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 9, 2024

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Cornerstone Building Brands' 2023 ESG Report highlights progress in safety, sustainability, and community impact, reflecting its commitment to leadership in the building industry.

MAC Roofing roofing the Blue Heron homes

Coatings Section

All-In on Spray Foam Roofing

MAC Roofing Services turned to Huntsman Building Solutions products to protect luxury community roofs in Las Vegas

Keith Stevenson

September 2, 2024

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Luxury Vegas homebuilder goes all in on spray foam roofing.

Coatings Section

Big Box Store Chills Out with Cool Roof Coatings

Transforming Thermal Efficiency with Cool Roof Coating at a Fortune 500 Big Box Store

Carrie Horazeck

September 2, 2024

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How a Fortune 500 company reduced the need for frequent roof replacements and repairs while promoting sustainability with more energy-efficient materials.

Saint-Gobain groundbreaking at the new Worchester, Mass., administrative building (pictured).

Manufacturer News

Saint-Gobain Breaks Ground on New Admin Building in Mass.

Company signs ‘Community Benefit Commitment,’ setting goals for workforce hiring and supplier diversity during construction

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 28, 2024

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Saint-Gobain broke ground on a new sustainable 47,000-square-foot administration building in Worcester, reaffirming its century-long commitment to the community.

Legally Speaking

Rewards and Risks of Alternative Roofing Materials

Roofing contractors sought alternatives during the recent supply chain challenges followed by record inflation. Was it at a price?

Slawomir Platta

August 16, 2024

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Roofing contractors sought alternatives during a spate of challenges, a pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions and capped by a spike in inflation. But was it at a price?

Sustainability

Carlisle Introduces Bio-Based Polyiso Eco Rigid Foam Insulation

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 14, 2024

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The new rigid foam insulation from Carlisle Construction Materials comprises 5% bio-circular content derived from renewable raw materials, which contributes to reducing reliance on fossil resources.

Sustainability

GAF Energy Makes Timberline Solar Roof Available in Minnesota

The nailable solar shingle will initially be available in the Twin Cities metro area

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 12, 2024

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Timberline Solar, a system that directly integrates solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials, will initially be available in the Twin Cities metro area for purchase and installation by local roofers.