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POWERHOUSE Solar Shingle System Featured on Lifetime’s Designing Spaces

December 5, 2019

RGS Energy had its day in the sun thanks to Lifetime's Designing Spaces home improvement television show profiling its Powerhouse solar shingles.

Tesla Hiring Roofers for Solarglass Roof Installations

Chris Gray

December 3, 2019

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By ramping up production of Version 3 of its Solarglass Roof, Tesla is now seeking roofers to install its latest solar product.

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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.

2019 Commercial Roofing Trends Report: Continued Confidence

Workforce woes aside, commercial roofing contractors are looking forward to another strong year while gearing up for the industry’s future.

Art Aisner

December 3, 2019

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RC is looking to aid roofing contractors to identify commercial roofing trends as we head into not just a new year, but prepare to launch the next decade.

Former President Barack Obama Talks Climate Change, Inequality 2019 Greenbuild Conference

Chris Gray

November 21, 2019

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The 44th President of the United States kicked off the 2019 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo with a discussion about addressing climate change.

Greenbuild 2019: USGBC Announces ‘LEED Positive’ to Create Buildings That Repair the Environment

Chris Gray

November 20, 2019

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The U.S. Green Build Council has unveiled LEED Positive, a strategy that will help roofing contractors and others in the construction industry to create buildings that can regenerate the environment.

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.