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ARTICLES

New White Paint on Roofs Could Generate 'Free Air Conditioning'

Researchers Develop White Paint that Sends Heat into Deep Space

Chris Gray

October 27, 2020

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Developed by engineers at Purdue University, the acrylic white paint maintains a lower temperature under direct sunlight than other commercial white paints.

Coatings Special Section

Coatings in a COVID-19 World

Art Aisner

September 16, 2020

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Evaluating the state of the roof coatings market in 2020 can’t be done without feeling the pandemic’s impact. Neither can moving forward.

Boral Steel Cool Roof System

September 1, 2020

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The Boral Steel® Cool Roof System results in a cooler attic and living space in the home below, no matter what installation method.

Scott Kriner Honored with CRRC's Marty Hastings Award at MCA Summer Meeting

July 6, 2020

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Kriner is a long-serving member of the Cool Roof Rating Council's Technical Committee and a valuable contributor and technical resource to the council for over 20 years.

Provided by SOPREMA.

Commercial Roofing in 2020 and Beyond

December 3, 2019

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As the start of a new decade approaches, SOPREMA USA's Matt Davis and a team of product managers sat down to discuss key issues impacting the roofing trade.

U.S. Silica, Gov. Kemp Cut Ribbon on New Facility in Millen, Ga.

September 30, 2019

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U.S. Silica has opened a state-of-the-art plant in Georgia to create products sold around the world, including ecologically-friendly Cool Roof Granules.

Roof Coatings Special Section

Reflecting on Today's Roof Coatings

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

John D'Annunzio

September 9, 2019

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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.

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.

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

EVENTS

Webinar

11/26/19 to 11/26/20

Contact: Varonica Galbraith

Utilizing Utility Rebates to Drive Energy-Efficient Roofing

On Demand This course examines how researching and incorporating these rebate opportunities into the design and bid process can help solidify an end user’s decision to invest in an energy-efficient system like membrane roofs.