Sustainable Roofing

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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.

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.

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. 

Northstar Clean Technologies received a Canadian patent for its asphalt shingle reprocessing technology, effective until 2042, and has a pending Patent Cooperation Treaty application for global patent rights.  

GAF Energy's Timberline Solar roof shingles have been approved for installation in Sterling Ranch, Colo., meeting the community's safety, energy production, and aesthetics standards, aiding its 100% renewable electricity goal by 2030.  

Sheet Metal Supply announced it now operates 100% on solar power; the array designed by Verde Solutions will produce 5,780,505 kWh over 30 years. 

A new University College London study found that white or reflective roofs, also known as “cool roofs,” reduce urban temperatures by up to 1.2 C (2.2 F), suggesting better relief than green roofs, especially during the hottest days.