By Jesse Sanchez. Revolutionary roofing solutions promise to transform moisture management and energy efficiency. In the latest episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth discusses the innovative solutions shaping the future of roofing with Chris Meyer, director of low-slope roofing at VaproShield. With over two decades of expertise in ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the research and engineering processes that make athletic courts more sustainable and better to play on. Urban heat islands (UHI) are a growing issue in the modern built environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports, “The heat island effect results in daytime temperatures in urban ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Progressive Materials supports sustainability, both in business and on the roof. When we talk about sustainable practices, the first thing that comes to many people’s minds are energy-efficient practices; things like installing solar panels and reflective roof coatings. These are a huge part of moving ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn from a panel of leaders about the benefits and incentives driving the push for renewable energy. In the latest episode of Coffee Conversations, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with ABC Supply’s renewable energy team to talk about the latest advancements, challenges and opportunities in the ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn how tax credits and incentives have made energy-efficient roofing more accessible than ever before. Roofing contractors have been at the forefront of using cool roofs and walls to reduce energy consumption and decrease the commonality of urban heat islands (UHI). 2022 saw one of the big shifts in ...
By Lauren Miller, JobNimbus. Cool roofs are more than a trend; they're a smart, sustainable choice for homeowners and roofing pros alike. A rising star in energy-efficient construction, cool roofing systems offer a solution to high temperatures and energy bills by reflecting sunlight instead of absorbing it. This simple shift ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Commitment to sustainability meets innovation in coil coatings. In this episode of CoatingsCast, Heidi J. Ellsworth speaks with AkzoNobel experts Amanda Paterline and Tessa Slagter about the company’s strides toward a sustainable future in the coatings industry. With a focus on coil coatings, Amanda and Tessa share ...
By Jessica Bravo. Exploring the impact of cool coatings on people, planet and profit. In this Read, Listen, Watch (RLW)®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Lauren Rogers, the sustainability manager at Sherwin Williams, to discuss the transformative potential of cool coatings in combating urban heat islands and ...
By Jesse Sanchez. These coatings are tailored to withstand the elements, enhancing longevity and performance. In this CoatingsCast, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Amanda Paterline and Brad Shreve of AkzoNobel to discuss the impact of environmental conditions on metal roof coatings. The conversation shed light on how ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Leading the shift towards sustainable roofing solutions. The roofing industry is seeing a significant shift toward sustainability and one company at the forefront of this change is Progressive Materials. In this episode of the Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Matt Clarke, eastern ...