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GAF Restarts Glass Mat Plant in Shafter, CA

April 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

Multi-million dollar facility upgrade to help meet growing demand. GAF, a Standard Industries company and the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, announced the restart of its glass mat plant in Shafter, CA following a multi-million dollar upgrade to the facility. The plant produces a fiberglass substrate called glass ...

Helene Hardy Pierce Awarded Roofing Industry’s Highest Honor

March 24, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

Helene Hardy Pierce, vice president of technical services, codes, and industry relations for GAF, has been presented with the J.A. Piper Award by the National Roofing Contractor’s Association. Presented each year at NRCA's annual convention, the J.A. Piper Award recognizes roofing professionals who have devoted constant, outstanding service to the association ...

Advantages of Long-Life Roofing for Bifacial Solar Panels

March 16, 2019 at 4:53 p.m.

The high output from bifacial modules could be extended for many years using a long-life membrane. Unlike conventional solar panels, bifacial panels collect light from both sides — top and bottom. When mounted above highly reflective surfaces, their efficiency can exceed that of regular modules. Due to this benefit, bifacial panels ...

Getting your workers home safe — an interview with the NRCA’s Harry Dietz

March 10, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

By Don Kilcoyne, GAF. Each spring for the last four years, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has hosted the National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Participants in all 50 states stage events designed to encourage employers to talk directly to employees about safety, to focus on identifying ...

How a Video Can Build Your Business

February 17, 2019 at 1:09 p.m.

By Liza Barth, GAF. The building industry is a crowded, competitive field. So, how can a roofing company stand out and make their mark? By becoming a video star! This video was created for GAF Master Elite® Contractor, Elite Roofing & Remodel based in Washington State. The video uses a drone and ...

Preventing Condensation by Calculating Temperature Gradients

February 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

By Joan Crowe, GAF. A vapor retarder’s primary function is to minimize or reduce water vapor diffusion into a low-slope roof assembly and help prevent the formation of condensation. Once a designer determines a vapor retarder is to be used, the objective is to make sure the temperature at the vapor retarder ...

GAF Introduces New Brand Positioning and Solutions to "Protect What Matters Most" at the 2019 International Roofing Expo

February 12, 2019 at 7:39 p.m.

Today at the International Roofing Expo (IRE), GAF, North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, introduced an evolved brand positioning embodied in a new tagline for the company: GAF—We protect what matters most. This positioning reflects GAF's comprehensive commitment to contractors, building owners, homeowners and its communities, and will ...

Contractor’s Corner Ep. 5: It Pays to Talk Financing — with Gregory Bjornson

February 9, 2019 at 12:16 p.m.

In this episode of Contractor’s Corner, Don Kilcoyne sits down with Gregory Bjornson, the company’s Finance Program Manager. Greg advocates including a financing discussion in every in-home sales meeting. Even if you’re happy with your close rate (but really, who’s completely satisfied with their close rate…?) adding financing gives your customers ...

Standard Industries Launches GAF Energy to Transform Rooftop Solar Industry

January 18, 2019 at 7:16 p.m.

Leverages distribution and contractor network of the world's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer to accelerate installation of residential solar solutions across the U.S. Standard Industries, the world's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced the launch of GAF Energy, a new company that aims to revolutionize the adoption of rooftop solar for ...