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This special section spotlights sustainable and environmentally friendly products and systems including vegetative roofs, solar applications, and cool roof coatings.

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Climate News

Study Examines How 3 Different Roof Materials Can Lower Energy Demand

Urban centers may benefit from new research by Argonne National Laboratory

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 4, 2023

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Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory examined three different types of roofing strategies and their impact on near-surface temperature and cooling energy demand.

Coatings Q&A with Mule-Hide Products

Art Aisner

October 3, 2023

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Learn more about the state of the coatings industry in 2023 with this Q&A featuring Kyle Stavish, national business development manager with Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc.

Coatings

Coatings Q&A with KARNAK

Art Aisner

October 2, 2023

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Roofing Contractor catches up with Chris Huettig, national director of technical services with KARNAK, about the state of the coatings industry.

Coatings Q&A with Huntsman Building Solutions

Art Aisner

September 29, 2023

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Manufacturing News

Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions Rolls Out New 'Cool-Roof' Colors

The new colors have been assessed by the Cool Roof Rating Council

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 13, 2023

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Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions introduces two new CRRC-rated Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing colors, Harborwood and Stirling Gray, known for their energy efficiency and durability.

Coatings Special Section

How Inland Coatings Averted Irrelevance

In the world of coatings and sealants, a once moribund brand known for quality but lingering in the shadows transforms through private equity

Bryan Gottlieb

September 11, 2023

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The history of coatings in roofing has been marked by innovation overcoming challenges, not unlike Inland Coatings; despite market shifts, the company's resilience and adaptability led to its revitalization through acquisitions and strategic leadership courtesy of private equity.

Coatings Special Section

Coatings Continue to Climb

Confidence in the Roof Coatings Market Grows, Presenting Opportunities for Roofing Contractors amid Economic Uncertainty

Art Aisner

September 11, 2023

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Confidence in the roof coatings market grows, presenting opportunities for roofing contractors amid economic uncertainty.

Coatings Special Section

Q&A: Counting on Coatings

The roof coatings market continues to expand, offering roofing contractors solutions that bring cost savings and sustainability to customers.

Art Aisner

September 11, 2023

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In this Q&A, industry experts speak on the state of roof coatings and what aspects roofing contractors should know about a product that can diversify their offerings.