Sustainable Roofing

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Sustainability is about more than energy efficiency. Storm water retention can be crucial.

A grant from the Department of Energy pushes a sustainable building at a Michigan university from LEED Gold to LEED Platinum.

A Colorado project team makes effective use of a site to deliver energy and cost savings to an existing affordable multifamily housing project.

Installing a cool roof can help buildings reduce their energy consumption, and choosing the right roof depends on knowing what to look for.

Regular maintenance helps ensure the long-term performance of a roof system.

A recent question-and-answer session illuminated the debate about sustainable roofs.

The usage of green roofs has grown throughout 2012, but this sustainable choice has its pros and cons.

Recycling has become an integral part of construction, but recycling asphalt shingles can be more difficult than recycling metal, wood or even concrete.

For years the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and many top solar roofing professionals have discouraged solar contractors from using ballasted racking systems.

Devastating fires and severe weather events have played a key role in the development of roofing standards.