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Coatings Challenge: A Steep Slope Roofer Looks to Expand His Business.

June 5, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.

By GAF. With a low investment, and ease of installation, GAF coatings are a great way to grow your business, whether you’re a low slope or steep slope contractor. Welcome to the GAF Coatings Challenge with Michelle Carlin, GAF senior product manager, coatings. Challenge: A steep-slope pro looking to branch out into small low-slope ...

Are You Considering Adaptation in Your Roof Design?

May 29, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.

By Thomas J Taylor, GAF. Understanding the differences between sustainable and resilient design in roofing. In a recent article, I discussed the difference between sustainable and resilience as pertaining to low slope roofing. Both words are often considered as describing “good” attributes of roofing and are sometimes assumed to be essentially the ...

Fresh Thinking About Cold Storage Roofs

May 23, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

By James R Kirby, AIA, GAF. A “cold storage building” is a building or a portion of a building or structure designed to promote the extended shelf life of perishable products or commodities. There are varying levels of cold storage, such as coolers, chill coolers, holding freezers, and blast freezers. Coolers range ...

GAF Congratulates 2018 President's Club Award Winners

May 14, 2019 at 1:01 p.m.

The award winners were announced at GAF's recent Wealthbuilder Conference and Expo. GAF, a Standard Industries company and the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, announced the winners of the 2018 President’s Club Awards, recognizing the most elite residential and commercial roofing contractors in the U.S. Download the list of ...

Solar Power is Now Competitive

May 9, 2019 at 1:09 p.m.

By GAF. For commercial roofing, careful design and material choices can make solar compelling. Each energy production type, such as coal and solar, has a range of costs depending on location, the efficiency of the particular equipment used, etc. Today the range of costs of photovoltaic — or solar —power now overlap ...

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 ...