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The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 1

March 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Attic ventilation is the key to a roof’s long and healthy life. Ventilation systems are a necessity in attics. Their purpose is to, “allow fresh air to enter the attic and excess heat and moisture to escape,” according to the Roof Saver Ridge Vent eBook. ...

Houston Hosts IIBEC

March 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Don’t miss this premiere event on March 26-31, 2020. The 2020 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show will be six full days of networking, product demonstrations, events, and learning. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting this premier event from March 26-31, 2020 ...

Buildings with Electric Heat – Do Reflective Membranes Still Make Sense?

March 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By GAF. A case study shows the minimal impact of the winter sun. There has been a school of thought that dark roofs help heat buildings located in the north during winter. Articles claiming this to be the case have always been based on the use of electric heat. Gas heat is ...

Leading the Roofing Industry Forward

February 21, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

By Jim Schnepper, President, GAF. A letter to the roofing industry from GAF President Jim Schnepper on how the company is advancing technology to make better-performing products. Roofing industry colleagues, The International Roofing Expo marks an exciting time for our industry every year, showcasing the latest innovation and issues affecting the roofing community. Your ...

GAF Community Matters Social Impact Initiative

GAF Introduces Community Matters Social Impact Initiative

February 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

Announces $6 million commitment to serve communities and people in need. GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, launched a new social impact initiative called GAF Community Matters to strengthen and support the communities it serves. GAF has renewed its partnerships with several non-profit organizations as a part ...

RCAW Trade Show is Approaching Quickly!

February 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Join us in Seattle, Washington for the fifth annual RCAW Trade Show. Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) is hosting the 5th annual RCAW Trade Show this month! Make sure you’re in Seattle, Washington on February 21, 2020 at the DoubleTree Suites Tukwila. The show ...

GAF Unveils Timberline HDZ Shingles Powered by LayerLock Technology

February 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

Introduces WindProven Warranty as the First Roofing Shingle Warranty with No Wind Limit GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced the nationwide launch of Timberline® HDZTM shingles, powered by new and innovative LayerLockTM technology. Combined with all the benefits of America’s top-selling shingle, LayerLock technology mechanically fuses the common ...

Low-Slope Roofing Mistake No. 3: Welding Start-and-stop Voids

February 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Don Kilcoyne, GAF. Robotic welders are a terrific way to ensure consistent, durable welds. But they do leave occasional unwelded voids where the welder is stopped and started. The operator will then have to carefully hand-weld these areas to prevent leaking. In this segment of the Roofing it Right miniseries on ...

Value Engineering — Optimizing Performance or Reducing Costs?

January 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By James R Kirby, GAF. Value engineering. We’re familiar with the term, and many of our roof designs have been ‘value engineered’ during our careers. I’d argue that in today’s construction world, real value engineering, i.e. optimizing functional value, isn’t being performed, but rather value engineering (VE) is more ...