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HD polyiso cover boards enhance roof durability, thermal performance and installation efficiency.

Guest Essay

HD Polyiso Cover Boards: High-Density for Superior Roof Protection

Advantages for maximizing roof protection and performance

Justin Koscher, president of the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA)

February 7, 2025

Want to know about cover boards, or expand your understanding of their role in roofing? Learn from Justin Koscher, PIMA's president, about how cover boards with insulation can save time and money on the job.

PIMA released its Q4 2024 Market Index Survey for Reroofing.

Economic Indicators

Reroofing Market Holds Steady in Q4 2024

Amid rising costs and supply chain struggles, roofing contractors continue to muscle through

Bryan Gottlieb

February 3, 2025

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PIMA’s Q4 2024 Reroofing Market Index shows steady demand but rising costs and supply chain issues. With slowing growth, regional disparities, and softening inquiries, contractors face a cautious 2025.

How Thick is Too Thick When Installing Polyiso Roof Insulation?

The answer may seem obvious, but understanding the reasons why are important to a roof's integrity

Marcin Pazera Ph.D.

May 20, 2024

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Polyiso roof insulation boards offer energy efficiency and versatility for commercial roofing; different thicknesses cater to various needs and codes, and multi-layered installation is key for performance and stability.

Roofing Q&A

VIDEO: Polyiso’s Role in Roofing’s Future

Roofing contractors looking for opportunities to push energy efficiency on the rooftop turn to Polyiso in 2024.

Art Aisner

March 15, 2024

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According to Justin Koscher, president of the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA), rooftops are crucial for energy efficiency and can benefit from polyisocyanurate insulation, highlighting opportunities for roofing contractors to improve building performance.

Roofing Q&A

Roofing Industry Q&A: PIMA President Justin Koscher

PIMA has resources, plans to solidify polyiso’s future with roofing contractors in 2024

Art Aisner

March 11, 2024

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PIMA President Justin Koscher discusses how polyiso can play a role in a roofing contractor’s success this year.

Energy-Efficient Roof Replacements

The Keys to Energy Savings and Decarbonizing the Built Environment

Justin Koscher

May 22, 2023

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Roof replacements on commercial buildings will become a valuable compliance option as building performance requirements and other new policies are adopted to achieve energy savings.

PIMA Issues New and Updated Polyiso Technical Resources

August 9, 2022

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PIMA recently published new and updated technical and performance bulletins that help increase the building industry’s understanding of polyiso insulation, its applications and its benefits.

PIMA’s Expanded QualityMark Certification Program Achieves Milestones in First Year of Implementation

July 20, 2022

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PIMA's expanded program now includes third-party verification of thermal resistance values (R-values) for full thickness products independently selected from distribution locations.

Polyiso Industry Reports 7.5% Increase in Product Shipments for 2021

April 8, 2022

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The growth in polyiso shipments reflects the upward trajectory of investments into more energy-efficient commercial and residential buildings.

New Study Confirms Energy-Efficient Replacement Roofs Save Energy, Reduce Costs and Carbon Emissions

October 14, 2021

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A new study shows code-compliant levels of roof insulation installed entirely above deck as part of a roof replacement project can achieve energy reduction goals and cut carbon emissions.