Sustainable Roofing

Seattle’s First Hill Streetcar Building to Feature New Green Roof

November 4, 2013

Seattle’s new streetcar line, First Hill, is expected to be completed in early 2014 and will boast a green roof atop its newly constructed maintenance facility.

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Seeing Is Believing: A New Level of Roofing Professionalism

The roofing crew was professional and courteous — typical of an industry that continues to grow and improve.

Jim Hoff

October 4, 2013

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Thanks to a severe hailstorm this spring, almost every house in my neighborhood was re-roofed this summer.

Targeting Sustainability: Contractor and Manufacturer Collaborate to Recycle

Imperial Roof Systems Receives Recycling Project of the Year Award From Sika Sarnafil

Samantha Meux

October 4, 2013

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Sika Sarnafil has long been committed to environmentally friendly building construction and practices.

Product Focus: Roof Coatings

October 4, 2013

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A product focus on various roof coatings.

Cooler Than You Think: Ballasted Roofing Systems

Ballast Assemblies Are a Cool Roof Alternative

Annie McCarren

October 4, 2013

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Many words are used to describe ballasted roofing systems — economical, basic and durable being some of the most common. The word cool, by any definition, doesn’t usually come to mind when one thinks of ballasted EPDM roofs.

Composite Slate Shingles Inspire Innovative Roof Design

September 12, 2013

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There’s nothing quite like the classic look of a slate roof, but in many cases quarried slate is too heavy or too expensive to even consider.

Boston Goes Green: The Element Combines Sustainability and Luxury in Allston’s Green District

Samantha Meux

August 21, 2013

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The Element is one of a series of sustainable retrofits in the Allston Green District to meet Boston's 2007 Green Building Zoning motion.

Nations Roof Works Hard to Exceed Expectations

This Commercial Contractor Delivers Safety, Quality, and Service at a National Level

Chris King

August 7, 2013

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From the outset, Nations Roof was envisioned as a national company structured to take advantage of economies of scale while at the same time fulfilling the unique needs of each market.

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Shining a Light on Daylighting

If you’re not sure daylighting is important for roofing contractors, try this quick test.

Jim Hoff

August 7, 2013

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Does your company’s website include a section on daylighting? If not, you may be missing out on one of the fastest-growing trends in both commercial and residential roofing.