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Roof Design Considerations when Incorporating Solar
By GAF. When considering rooftop solar, the roof system should be designed to have an equivalent or longer lifespan than that of the solar arrays If photovoltaic systems (solar arrays) were installed on all the commercial buildings in the US with roofs over 5,000 sq. ft., they are estimated to provide enough ...
Make-A-Wish® Receives $125,000 Donation from RCASF to Grant Wishes to Children with Critical Illnesses
40th Annual Fishing Tournament Raises $125,000 to Grant 25 ‘Wishes’ for Make-A-Wish Foundation and also raises $20,000 for the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Junior Angler’s Educational Program. The roofing community is making a splash in South Florida with the largest non-corporate donation to The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida as ...
Meet the Roof Raisers: Brook and Keshia Reese of Reese Roofing
By GAF. After being laid off from work five years ago, Brooke Reese decided to start a roofing company. Now he's a GAF Master Elite contractor. “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one ...
Air Barriers vs. Vapor Retarders
By James R Kirby, GAF. Air Barriers vs. Vapor Retarders — do you know the differences? The use of air barriers and vapor retarders in construction is increasing rapidly, but many people — from building designers through specifiers to installers — remain confused as to the differences between them. There are many ...
Is it Finally Time for Solar?
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. Martin DeBono, president of GAF Energy, shares insights on the future of roofing and solar. For most of my career in roofing, I have been the one who was excited about solar rooftops. But more often than not, I was a bit disappointed that ...
Balancing Building Science and Design
By James R. Kirby, GAF. Building science is the study of the effects of heat, air, and moisture (vapor and liquid) on the building enclosure. The design and construction industries are increasingly using building science concepts to design and construct long-lasting, high performance buildings. The concepts are not new, and have been understood ...
Adhered Systems are Cost Competitive Once Long Term Energy Efficiency is Factored In
By Thomas J Taylor, GAF. Recent research into the overall thermal impact of the fasteners that penetrate roofing insulation has found the effect to be significant. A study shows that when the long term energy cost of thermal bridging due to mechanical fasteners is taken into account, adhered systems can be cost ...
Coatings Challenge: Converting a Warehouse Into Condominiums with a New Roof.
By Don Kilcoyne. 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 Challengewith Michelle Carlin, GAF senior product manager, coatings. Watch this video or read the transcript below. Michelle Carlin: Welcome ...
Coatings Challenge: A Structurally Sound Roof on a Beautiful Stucco Building
By Don Kilcoyne, 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. Today we're talking about a coatings challenge from ...
Coatings Challenge: A Steep Slope Roofer Looks to Expand His Business.
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 ...
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