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The Drawing Board: Cool Reflective Roofs are Energy Smart in All Geographies

February 21, 2014

In 2012, the eighth consensus-based sustainability standard developed through NSF for building products went into effect.

Classic Style Meets Modern Sustainability: Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Home Gets New Roof

Paul Nutcher CSI CDT, L

February 5, 2014

When a Canadian real estate developer left his country to retire, he wanted his new waterfront home to resemble the one he had left behind.

Simple Solutions to Complex Roofing Problems: Taking a Second Look

Roof systems depend on the effective interrelationship of all of their components.

Louisa Hart

January 1, 2014

There’s no doubt that simple solutions to complex problems can be very appealing.

ERA Launches Source for Cool Roofing Information

April 29, 2013

ERA's guide on reflective roofing will be the coolest yet.

RCMA Partners With DSIRE to Create Tax Incentive Database for Reflective Roofs

March 7, 2013

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) has partnered with the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) to create a database of current information on rebates and tax credits for installing reflective roofs.

Reflective White Membrane

Firestone Building Products

February 27, 2013

Firestone Building Products’ UltraPly™ TPO SA is a self-adhered, reflective white membrane that is easier to install than traditional fully-adhered systems.

Cool Roofing Slate

Tapco

September 17, 2012

InSpire Slate Cool Roofing uses advanced pigment technology to provide high solar reflectance.

For The Digital Tool Belt

The Hydrotech Hydrology Tool Helps Architects and Engineers Discover How a Garden Roof Will Help Meet a Facility’s Needs by Compiling an Extensive Amount of Relevant Data

Derrick Teal

February 17, 2012

Whether it’s auto repair, homebuilding or designing a green roof, having the right tool for the job makes the process go much more smoothly.

Non-Combustible Reflective Insulation

Winco International

January 25, 2012

Winco International is introducing Skytech and Nest, two new non-combustible highly reflective insulation technologies with up to a 13.7 R-Value.

Architectural Color Chart

Metl-Span

November 4, 2011

A new architectural color chart is now available from Metl-Span. The updated chart illustrates Metl-Span’s expanded line of standard and premium colors including metallic and pearlescent colors and three new color series including the Design Series, Weathered Metal Series and Woodgrain Metal Series.