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Solar Special Section

New Report Shows Rooftop Solar More Efficient and Affordable

Solar panels are becoming more efficient, meaning the potential for roofing contractors to be successful solar installers is rising

Chris Gray

November 4, 2024

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New efficiencies and less space taken on rooftops mean roofing contractors looking to sell solar may see more success in the years ahead.

The new vertical solar array at the Vaisala Headquarters

Solar Special Section

Project Profile: Vaisala's Colorado Headquarters Reaches New Heights

Customer sought an aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, and wind-resistant solution for vertically mounting its solar array

November 4, 2024

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A Colorado-based facility achieves above-average sustainability without compromising design ethos, thanks to S-5! Solar attachment solutions.

How to Expand Your Roofing Business by Adding Solar

Roofing contractors looking to add solar installations to their service offerings may not realize they’re already halfway there.

Aaron Robbins

October 21, 2024

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Aaron Robbins of QuickBOLT says the benefits of adding solar installations to a roofer’s repertoire are already within reach.

Sustainability

Sky Quarry, Atlas Roofing Corp. to Explore Asphalt Shingle Recycling

Partnership to provide shingle recycling technology to markets across the country

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 18, 2024

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With 33 facilities across North America, the partnership between Atlas and Sky Quarry will provide new technologies to various markets for recycling asphalt shingles.

Manufacturer News

SOPREMA Unveils New Headquarters in Wadsworth, Ohio

Attendees treated to tour of the facility addition, showcasing SOPREMA's products and sustainable building practices

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 16, 2024

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SOPREMA held a grand opening of its new headquarters, which features numerous co-friendly features that speak to the company's push for sustainable products and practices.

Owens Corning was named by 3BL as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2024, ranking fourth among the largest public companies in the U.S.

Awards News

Owens Corning Named ‘100 Best Corporate Citizens’ of 2024

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 14, 2024

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3BL has ranked Owens Corning fourth in its 2024 100 Best Corporate Citizens list, recognizing the company's transparency and performance in ESG factors, marking its seventh top-10 appearance.

2024 Metal Special Section

Replacing Concrete Tile with Standing Seam Metal Roof

A standing seam metal roof formed with coil from McElroy Metal replaces concrete tile on a Texas treasure

Gary Edgar

October 14, 2024

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Absolute Construction in Plano, Texas helps a customer seeking a replacement for their concrete tile roof select a far more durable roof, giving them a metal makeover.

2024 Metal Special Section

Metal Roofing and Solar are the Perfect Match

Solar panels have a synergy with metal roofing that simply does not exist with their asphalt shingled counterparts

Gary Edgar

October 14, 2024

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Gary Edgar, national architectural specification manager for PPG's building products in North America, highlights the benefits of using metal roofing versus asphalt shingles for solar panels.

2024 Metal Special Section

So Many Metal Choices, So Little Time

Metal roofs stand out for their looks, resilience and long lifespans, and there are choices for roofing contractors to make. Here’s where to start

Karan Patel

October 14, 2024

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Explore the optimal uses for steel and aluminum in roofing and their respective benefits to help guide material specifiers.

IPG's ECP division announced its roofing underlayment product, NovaSeal, has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver level certification.

Roofing Sustainability

NovaSeal Underlayment Achieves Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver Certification

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 27, 2024

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IPG's ECP division announced that its roofing underlayment product, NovaSeal, has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver level certification for its environmental and performance standards.