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How to Expand Your Roofing Business by Adding Solar

Roofing contractors looking to add solar installations to their service offerings may not realize they’re already halfway there.

Aaron Robbins

October 21, 2024

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Aaron Robbins of QuickBOLT says the benefits of adding solar installations to a roofer’s repertoire are already within reach.

Sustainability

Sky Quarry, Atlas Roofing Corp. to Explore Asphalt Shingle Recycling

Partnership to provide shingle recycling technology to markets across the country

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 18, 2024

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With 33 facilities across North America, the partnership between Atlas and Sky Quarry will provide new technologies to various markets for recycling asphalt shingles.

Manufacturer News

SOPREMA Unveils New Headquarters in Wadsworth, Ohio

Attendees treated to tour of the facility addition, showcasing SOPREMA's products and sustainable building practices

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 16, 2024

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SOPREMA held a grand opening of its new headquarters, which features numerous co-friendly features that speak to the company's push for sustainable products and practices.

Owens Corning was named by 3BL as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2024, ranking fourth among the largest public companies in the U.S.

Awards News

Owens Corning Named ‘100 Best Corporate Citizens’ of 2024

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 14, 2024

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3BL has ranked Owens Corning fourth in its 2024 100 Best Corporate Citizens list, recognizing the company's transparency and performance in ESG factors, marking its seventh top-10 appearance.

2024 Metal Special Section

Replacing Concrete Tile with Standing Seam Metal Roof

A standing seam metal roof formed with coil from McElroy Metal replaces concrete tile on a Texas treasure

Gary Edgar

October 14, 2024

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Absolute Construction in Plano, Texas helps a customer seeking a replacement for their concrete tile roof select a far more durable roof, giving them a metal makeover.

2024 Metal Special Section

Metal Roofing and Solar are the Perfect Match

Solar panels have a synergy with metal roofing that simply does not exist with their asphalt shingled counterparts

Gary Edgar

October 14, 2024

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Gary Edgar, national architectural specification manager for PPG's building products in North America, highlights the benefits of using metal roofing versus asphalt shingles for solar panels.

2024 Metal Special Section

So Many Metal Choices, So Little Time

Metal roofs stand out for their looks, resilience and long lifespans, and there are choices for roofing contractors to make. Here’s where to start

Karan Patel

October 14, 2024

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Explore the optimal uses for steel and aluminum in roofing and their respective benefits to help guide material specifiers.

IPG's ECP division announced its roofing underlayment product, NovaSeal, has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver level certification.

Roofing Sustainability

NovaSeal Underlayment Achieves Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver Certification

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 27, 2024

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IPG's ECP division announced that its roofing underlayment product, NovaSeal, has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver level certification for its environmental and performance standards.

Garland’s StressPly Legacy FR Mineral is a revolutionary product in roofing sustainability.

Sustainability News

Garland Co. Introduces Smog-Reducing ‘Cool Gray’ Roofing Granule

The newest addition to Garland’s membrane line, StressPly Legacy FR Mineral

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 24, 2024

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Garland introduced StressPly Legacy FR Mineral, a cool roofing granule that reduces smog, improves air quality, and durability using recycled materials.

Sika's EcoSmart Roof has been a groundbreaking system that is sustainable and economical.

Eco-Friendly Innovation

Sika, Dupont Celebrate a Decade of Sustainable Roofing Solutions

EcoSmart Roof has been a groundbreaking system that is sustainable and economical

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 18, 2024

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Sika Roofing is celebrating a decade-long partnership with DuPont, offering the EcoSmart Roof system that combines durable, recyclable materials and a 50-year reusable insulation warranty for sustainability.