Sustainable Roofing

Survey, Research Confirm EPDM Roofing Membranes Last 38 Years

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Survey respondents reported expected roof service lives ranging from about 25 years to more than 40 years.

Siplast to Exhibit Roofing Systems at IIBEC 2026

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Siplast will showcase roofing and waterproofing systems, including modified bitumen, single-ply membranes and green roof solutions, at the 2026 IIBEC Convention and Trade Show.

Solar Holler Expands School Rooftop Portfolio

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Ever.green and Solar Holler completed six of 15 planned solar installations for a West Virginia school district, backed by corporate REC contracts to lower energy costs.

Beyond the Roof: A Grandfather’s Master Plan

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

How Idaho’s only certified CertainTeed Solstice installer built energy independence for his own family — not for profit, but for the future.

5 Things about Levi’s Stadium Before Super Bowl LX

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Pro football’s biggest game puts the San Francisco Bay area back on the international sports stage. It's an outdoor stadium with a spectacular vegetative roof.

SOPREMA Expands Portfolio with Premium Roof Coatings

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

SOPREMA is proud to announce the full integration of Tropical Roofing Products (TRP) into the SOPREMA brand, adding a proven line of high-performance roof coatings to its comprehensive range of building envelope solutions. This strategic expansion strengthens SOPREMA’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and long-term roofing performance—giving contractors and building owners a trusted, single-source partner for complete roof system solutions.

Distributor Q&A: Is Solar Dead? SRS Distribution Weighs In

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

After the Big Beautiful Bill caused multiple energy tax credits to sunset, roofing contractors and distributors face a new landscape in selling solar. SRS Distribution's Bill Eitenmiller and Jess Cress share their insights into 2026 and beyond.

New Roofing Alliance Report Charts Resiliency, Sustainability

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

New report maps how the industry applies sustainability and resiliency—and where alignment and improvement opportunities remain.

RT3 Names Nick Zavala as 2025 Innovator of the Year

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:30:00 -0500

Serving as brand president of Maryland-based American Home Contractors, Zavala earned RT3's annual award for innovations that helped streamline operations for his company.

Partnerships Power Growth in Shingle Recycling

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:12:00 -0500

At ARMA’s Roofing Recycling Forum, leaders emphasized that industry-wide collaboration—especially contractor engagement—is essential to growing recycling infrastructure and meeting sustainability goals.

Scientists Create Cool Roof Coating That Harvests Water from the Air

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Researchers in Australia have developed a polymer coating that can pull water from the air as well as reflect 97% of the sun's rays, enhancing a roof's ability to collect water and reduce indoor temperatures.

Mycocycle’s Fungi Tech Hits Bloomberg Climate Series

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:30:00 -0400

Bloomberg’s “An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet” spotlights Mycocycle’s fungi-based process that transforms construction waste into sustainable new materials.

GAF Energy Relocating HQ from California to Texas

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

In light of ongoing changes in the solar industry, GAF Energy is shutting down operations at its San Jose, Calif., headquarters and relocating to its Georgetown, Texas, facility.

Wall Panels from Bryer Contribute to Seattle’s 'Living Building' Pilot Program

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

35 Stone is a five-story mass timber office and retail building in Seattle’s Lake Union area, designed under the city’s Living Building Pilot Program to showcase sustainable design with rainwater harvesting, reduced energy use, and environmentally conscious materials, including custom metal panels.

Sika Earns High Marks in Vinyl Sustainability Program

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Sika Roofing & Waterproofing achieved a 97% on the +Vantage Vinyl scorecard, reaffirming its silver status and dedication to sustainability leadership.

Japanese Companies Develop Lightweight Solar Cells for Industrial Roofs

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Japanese companies are testing a thin solar cell that could be used on low-load-bearing roofs, opening a new avenue for solar on industrial rooftops.

ABC Supply to Power Solar Growth at RE+ Trade Show

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The wholesale distributor will showcase an interactive experience that features an ABC Supply delivery truck display, truck racing simulators and daily prizes.

Northstar Successfully Produces First Liquid Asphalt in Calgary

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:38:47 -0400

Northstar Clean Technologies achieves a major milestone with the first liquid asphalt production at its Calgary facility, marking the full commissioning of its waste shingle reprocessing plant.

Beauflor USA Powers Metro Atlanta's Largest Solar System

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Beauflor's record-breaking 1,040 kW rooftop solar system in Cartersville, Ga., uses half the panels of the previous record-holder while generating more clean energy.

Inside the GAF-IBHS FORTIFIED Alliance

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400

The FORTIFIED home movement is more than 80,000 residences strong nationwide and growing. RC catches up with leaders in the resiliency space to discuss the opportunity ahead for roofing contractors.

Study Shows Green Roofs Can Capture Microplastics

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400

A study out of China shows that green roofs can capture nearly 98% of airborne microplastics, a ubiquitous pollutant that can cause health problems.

SolarEdge Onshores Battery Production

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

SolarEdge has begun US production of its “USA Edition” Home Battery at its new Salt Lake City plant, one of three US factories boosting domestic clean-energy manufacturing.

Cenvar Roofing & Solar Further Expands Virginia Footprint

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Cenvar Roofing & Solar has expanded to Winchester, Va., offering roofing and solar services to over 100,000 new households; this is the company’s ninth Virginia outlet.

Burns and Scalo Celebrates Opening of New Ohio Headquarters

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

The new headquarters features a metal panel exterior and a modern interior space that will help improve Burns and Scalo's operations in commercial roofing, solar and metal wall panels.

Understanding Hail: Project ICECHIP Is Finally Measuring It

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:08:34 -0400

Project ICECHIP, the first major U.S. hail study in more than 40 years, is capturing real hail data to improve forecasting, product standards and roofing resilience amid rising hail-related losses.

FM Global Begins Offering Solar Panel Certification for Hail, Fire Resistance

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

As insurers shy away from solar-equipped roofs, FM Global introduces a new certification system for fire and hail resistance — aiming to boost coverage, safety and resilience in severe weather zones.

UPDATE: May's Severe Storms Lash U.S. Roofs with Tornadoes, Hail and High Winds

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Wed, 21 May 2025 15:23:06 -0400

Severe storms this month, including tornadoes, hail, and high winds, have slammed roofs across the U.S., pushing claims, costs and contractor demand beyond historical norms.

FORTIFIED Roofing Pays: New Study Shows Huge Drop in Claims

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A new study shows FORTIFIED homes in Alabama had up to 76% fewer claims during Hurricane Sally, proving the value of resilient roofing amid rising storm risks and material costs.

Insurers Further Tighten Grip Amid Surging Roof Losses

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Wed, 07 May 2025 06:00:40 -0400

Roofing contractors face rising claim costs from insurers fueled by extreme weather, labor shortages and insurance crackdowns, which threaten profits, hiring and project viability. Still, there are ways to insulate your firm from the tumult.

LP Building Solutions Named 2025 Sustainable Brand Leader and Product of the Year

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:45:32 -0400

LP Building Solutions was named Green Builder Media’s 2025 Sustainable Brand Leader for Siding, with LP SmartSide also earning a 2025 Sustainable Product of the Year award.