Going Green

Adams and Reese Shining with Solar Energy

The State With Shining Solar Energy Incentives

September 11, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn more about how North Carolina has incentivized solar energy and the legal guidelines for installation. North Carolina’s solar incentives have recently caused an increase in solar panel installations on homes. So much so that Forbes ranked them fourth in the United States for solar energy generation. ...

Sealing in Sustainability for the Roofing Industry

August 31, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. From research and manufacturing to the marketing and selling of their products, Franklin International is committed to green initiatives. Darci Kunard, national accounts manager at Franklin International, is passionate about caulks and sealants. In season five, episode 25 of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth joins ...

General Coatings Alternative Roofing Materials

Cut Costs, Not Quality by Using Alternative Roofing Materials

August 24, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

By Adam Cabrera. Spray foam is a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to traditional roofing materials. As the roofing industry navigates through new challenges such as sustainability and rising material costs, technologies like spray foam and roof coatings offer a solution. On a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth ...

Reflecting a Sustainable Future

August 23, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

By Adam Cabrera. Cool roofs can mitigate urban heat islands and are a sustainable construction option. For 25 years, the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable and energy-efficient practices within the roofing industry. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. ...

Opportunity to Serve as a Cool Roof Subject Matter Expert

August 15, 2023 at 3:00 a.m.

By Sarah Schneider, CRRC. Help revise the CRRC S100 when you serve on the Cool Roof Rating Council. Do you have familiarity with the testing, installation or production of solar reflective, cool roofing materials, or simply have an interest in green building design and would like to help inform the next edition ...

SPRI Adds New Environmental Product Declarations Section to its Website and Posts New EPDs From Several Member Companies

July 26, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Environmental Product Declarations are standardized documents that outline a product’s environmental impact from cradle-to-grave. SPRI, Inc., the trade association representing the manufacturers of single-ply roofing systems and the related component materials, has added an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) section to its website, and published updated EPDs for TPO and EPDM membranes ...

The Vinyl Sustainability Council Joins Forces With IB Roof Systems

May 29, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

By IB Roof Systems. Teaming up with the Vinyl Sustainability Council, IB Roof Systems stands firm in their principles about sustainability. IB Roof Systems has been known for their pledge, “We all have a responsibility to keep our environment safe now and for generations to come.” With this promise in ...

Sustainable Roofing Reimagined

February 17, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

By Cayden Wemple. For more than 20 years, Duro-Last® has been committed to instilling sustainability into the roofing industry. In an industry that inherently produces a lot of waste, it’s important for companies to be aware of that waste and take action to cut back on it. For over ...