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Going Green
Metal roofs might save the world: Part 2
By Rick Zand, New Tech Machinery. From energy efficiency to waste reduction, metal roofing comes with a myriad of environmentally friendly benefits. Metal roofing has proven itself time and again to be a great roofing choice for those looking for environmentally friendly options. From recyclability and energy efficiency that minimizes ...
Saving trees one steel plank at a time
By Jonny Suchor Bellara Plank is the premier choice for realistic woodgrain steel siding. For over 90 years, Vicwest has been at the top of architectural design and construction, mastering the art of blending style, sustainability and durability. As North America’s metal structure experts, they have engineered and manufactured metal roofing and ...
Cool roofs and hot savings
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 ...
Metal roofs might save the world: Part 1
By Rick Zand, New Tech Machinery. Learn about how metal roofing can create a safer and more environmentally friendly future. As the effects of climate change grow more pronounced, it has become clear that we need to change our built environment to be more eco-friendly and resilient. Just last year ...
Don’t miss out on this low-VOC spray adhesive special promo!
By Jesse Sanchez. Eco-friendly adhesive solution with high strength and fast tack available at a promotional discount. MFM Building Products Corp, a leader in self-adhering waterproofing membranes, has introduced a special promotion for its MFM Low-VOC Spray Adhesive. This promotion runs from September 1 through December 31, 2024, and offers ...
Innovative solutions for urban heat
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 ...
The rise of green-blue roofs
By Hannah Ford. Amsterdam’s approach to urban sustainability. Many countries are beginning to turn to green solutions especially in major metropolitan cities. Green roofs are considered a great alternative to urban infrastructure. A green roof is specially designed with specific plants to grow on the structures. However, while a green ...
TopShield® Reclaimed Multi-purpose T-Shirt Rags: The ultimate solution for spill management and cleaning
Reduce, reuse and recycle with eco-friendly alternatives for everyday usage. In the realm of versatile cleaning solutions, the TopShield® Reclaimed Multi-Purpose T-Shirt Rags offer unparalleled absorbency and functionality. Designed to handle a wide range of spills and messes, these rags are an essential addition to any toolkit, whether for professional use ...
Metal roofing: Sustainable from start to finish
By Drexel Metals. Metal roofs shape a sustainable future for the building industry, from material efficiency to lifecycle longevity. The energy demands and environmental impact of the U.S. construction industry are evolving. Contributing to about one third of energy consumed, greenhouse gas emissions and raw materials used and waste created, ...
Promoting sustainable commercial building practices
By Dani Sheehan. Offering roof coatings can provide benefits to a roof’s physical structure, your customer’s budget and the surrounding environment. Building owners and homeowners alike are looking for guidance on cost-effective and sustainable roofing solutions now more than ever. Roof coatings can be an excellent option for extending the ...
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