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Going Green
Stop The Waste: Choose Metal
By Vicwest. Vicwest is committed to reducing the amount of waste that goes from the roof into the landfill. One of the great advantages of metal roofing is how much the product cuts down on waste. While every year, 20 million tons of asphalt find their way into North American ...
Thinking of Going Green? Consider Going With Metal!
By Drexel Metals. Here’s why metal roofing is so sustainable; it could even help building owners earn sustainability certifications. As we continue to see the effects of climate change on our planet, building owners everywhere are looking to do their part. With the construction industry being the cause of nearly ...
The Power of Solar Increases in Popularity
By Alec Doniger. The Inflation Reduction Act has sparked an increase in solar energy, and S-5!® is here to help with your solar installations. S-5! specializes in producing and distributing clamps and brackets for metal roofs and has done so for 30 years. In recent years, the company has been ...
These Roofs are Cool in a Number of Ways
By DrexelMetals. There are more than a few ways to be cool, but when it comes to greener and energy efficient roofing, these roofs are literally cool. Sustainable building innovations have grown throughout the past decade. With designers and building owners looking to reduce their environmental impact, the demand for ...
A Net Zero Home in New Jersey
By Cass Jacoby. Game changing S-5®! PVKIT direct-attach system and PVKONCEAL module skirt systems land the company a partnership with the high-profile Net Zero Home Program. Nestled in the historic district of Society Hill in Piscataway, New Jersey is a sprawling 6,000 square-foot LEED Platinum-certified residence, appropriately named the “The ...
What Makes Metal So Sustainable?
By McElroy Metal. Metal roofing is considered the most environmentally friendly roofing material, but why? You have probably heard about how metal roofing is the greenest roofing material, but the ways that metal is sustainable aren’t always clear. Metal roofs are typically made of recyclable material, and can be recycled ...
Why is Cool Metal Roofing Good for the Environment?
By American Building Components. Energy efficiency is one of the shining qualities of metal roofing, but what exactly makes metal sustainable? Metal roofing is desirable for a variety of reasons, namely its durability and sustainability. But for home and building owners who are still questioning why metal roofing is so ...
Top 3 Reasons Why Cities are Mandating Green Roofs
By Cass Jacoby. Green roofs are coming to a city near you! But why are they suddenly gaining so much traction? With green roof ordinances being passed for new buildings across the U.S., you may be asking yourself, “why?” Sure, green roofs are a pretty way to fill unused ...
CRRC Rated Wall Products Directory Now Live!
The directory is the only publicly available database for the radiative properties of exterior wall products. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce the launch of the new CRRC Rated Wall Products Directory. The directory is the only publicly available database for the radiative properties of exterior wall ...
Military Snaps to Attention
By Robert Scichili and Scott Kri, Retrofit Magazine. The U.S. Department of Defense tests metal roof technology integrating renewable energy and sustainability features. According to Washington, D.C.-based Energy Star, there are 4.8 million existing commercial buildings in the U.S. and 40 percent of them were built prior to 1970, a time when ...
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