Sustainable Roofing

Roof Coatings Special Section

Reflecting on Today's Roof Coatings

Changes in Coatings can be linked to environmental concerns and technical advancements.

September 9, 2019

The material formulations and uses of roof coatings have evolved gradually over the past two decades and significantly changed how they’re used on commercial roofs.

Roof Coatings Special Section

Roof Coatings Q&A with the Experts

Dan Quinonez and Chadwick Collins of RCMA

Art Aisner

September 9, 2019

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Dan Quinonez, executive director of the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA), and Chadwick Collins, director of the technical services, recently answered the following from RC.

Dynamic Dome: Wedge Roofing Earns ARMA Award for Sonoma Dome Project

Northern California roofing contractor takes geodesic dome roofing to a new level.

Art Aisner

June 26, 2019

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Northern California roofing contractor takes geodesic dome roofing to a new level.

Bringing Green Solutions to the Roofing Contractor

The roofing industry needs to continue to support environmentally-centered roofing solutions and broader acceptance.

David Martiny

April 22, 2019

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From the mid 90's until today, sustainability in roofing continues to evolve from an incentive to an imperative.

Case Study: Reroofing at Georgia Schools Completed as Classes Continue

Conquering Rome One Roof at a Time

Rick Damato

April 15, 2019

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The best time to perform any significant work on a school building is when school is out, but that was not possible in the case of Rome High School in Georgia.

Green Roof Helps Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis Achieve LEED Gold

April 1, 2019

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The newly renovated Visitor Center and Museum at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis has been awarded LEED Gold in recognition of the building’s sustainable site development, water savings and building materials

Earth Day - And Other April Happenings

Rick Damato

April 1, 2019

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April 22, 2019 marks the 49th anniversary of the Earth Day movement.

Study: U.S. Extensive Green Roofing Systems Market to Grow 11% Annually Through 2023

March 19, 2019

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Demand for extensive green roofing systems in the U.S. is forecast to grow 11 percent per year to $155 million in 2023, according to a new report.

2019: The Year Construction Becomes Better, Leaner, and More Inspired

Mark Rayfield

February 4, 2019

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Sales will be strong in 2019 across both residential and commercial markets, if the sentiment in Roofing Contractor’s annual State of the Industry Report is any prediction.