Making Sense of EPDs: Harnessing Data for Better Product Selection
Photo: PIMA Global interest in the relationship between climate change and the built environment has incentivized design professionals to give a closer examination to the…
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Sustainable Roofing Doesn’t Just Benefit the Earth, It’s Good for Business
Roofers Can Bring About the Solar Revolution in ‘Sunshine’ States and Beyond
California’s Alternative-Energy Paradigm Could Mean Opportunities for Roofing Contractors
Cool Roofs in Northern Climates Provide More Bang for the Buck Than We Thought
Spray Polyurethane Foam and Photovoltaic Roofing Systems
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A New Report Finds Sustainable Roofs Deliver Millions in Benefits to ‘Roof Aware’ Cities
Research Helps Industry Organizations Conclude Ballasted Roofs Provide Energy Savings
EPDs Provide a New Level of Environmental Transparency to Building Products
The Growing Solar Industry Demands Certified Solar Roofing Professionals Complete Installations
During my 35 years in the roofing industry and seven years as a solar photovoltaic (PV) professional, I have noticed several issues that often arise…