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Manufacturer News

Owens Corning Announces Shingle Recycling Milestone

A commercial-scale trial to manufacture shingles using extracted asphalt is a step toward sustainability

April 11, 2025

Owens Corning is celebrating the completion of a commercial-scale trial to manufacture shingles using extracted asphalt from recycled shingles.

April 2025 Product Focus: Green/Vegetative Roofing

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 8, 2025

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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.