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Explores systems designed minimize the burden on the environment, conserve energy and extend the life span of the structure.

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Roof Maxx, Dispatch Provide Platform to Boost Roofing Experience for Homeowners

September 30, 2019

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Roof Maxx has partnered with Dispatch to provide a modern customer experience that includes On My Way notifications, scheduling, payments, and customer reviews/ratings.

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.

Utilizing Utility Rebates to Drive Energy-Efficient Roofing

Interactive Infographic

August 31, 2019

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With this interactive infographic, learn about energy efficient roofing and how to benefit from utility rebates.

Dynamic Dome: Wedge Roofing Earns ARMA Award for Sonoma Dome Project

Northern California roofing contractor takes geodesic dome roofing to a new level.

Art Aisner

June 26, 2019

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Northern California roofing contractor takes geodesic dome roofing to a new level.

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.

Case Study: Reroofing at Georgia Schools Completed as Classes Continue

Conquering Rome One Roof at a Time

Rick Damato

April 15, 2019

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The best time to perform any significant work on a school building is when school is out, but that was not possible in the case of Rome High School in Georgia.

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

Earth Day - And Other April Happenings

Rick Damato

April 1, 2019

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April 22, 2019 marks the 49th anniversary of the Earth Day movement.

Study: U.S. Extensive Green Roofing Systems Market to Grow 11% Annually Through 2023

March 19, 2019

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Demand for extensive green roofing systems in the U.S. is forecast to grow 11 percent per year to $155 million in 2023, according to a new report.

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Challenges and Solutions on the Current Labor Shortage in Roofing

Join us for an in-depth conversation about the labor shortage with a panel of low and steep-slope contracting and manufacturing professionals. We will discuss why businesses are finding it difficult to scale up to meet the rising work demand, and leave with solutions you could implement to potentially overcome staffing woes.

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.

Roofing Contractor Magazine

2019 November

The November issue features our Residential and Commercial Contractors of the Year for 2019! Check out our interviews with these outstanding contractors, including video from Best of Success.

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