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May 03,2013

As experienced designers, contractors, and owners know, most paint and coating problems are correctable, but some are especially stubborn to...

April 24,2013

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wants cool roofs added to the city’s building code. He is also asking the Department of Water and Power (...

March 29,2013

GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, knows that regular maintenance is critical for maximizing the life expectancy of every...

March 29,2013

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a nanophotonic material that not only reflects sunlight, but actually beams the thermal energy...

March 22,2013

Sika Sarnafil, the worldwide market leader in thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes, today announced it received FM Approval for its...

March 19,2013

Wind valves that harness the force of swirling winds to keep the roof in place during storms will be used to help seven Florida school roofs...

Residents of energy-efficient complex will reap the benefits of hydropon farm.
February 27,2013

The New York City Housing Authority has opened Arbor House, a 124-unit LEED Platinum complex in the Morrisania...

Tax incentive database for reflective roofs available
February 26,2013

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) and the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) created a database...

February 25,2013

GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, is pleased to announce CREST, the Cool Roof Energy and Sustainability Tool. Available at cool....

George W. Bush Presidential Center among award-winning roofing projects honored
February 06,2013

Winners of the 2012 Contractor Project of the Year Competition were announced this week by Sika Sarnafil. The annual competition highlights...

Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, announced today it has been awarded th
January 30,2013

Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, announced today it has been awarded the 2012 RoofPoint Excellence in Design Award in two categories:...

Oldcastle Architectural to exhibit at World of Concrete
January 28,2013

Oldcastle Architectural, the largest producer of concrete masonry products in North America, will be in full force at the 2013 World of Concrete...

January 14,2013

Covering all segments of the roofing industry, attendees are made up of commercial and residential contractors, builders, remodelers, building...

November 16,2012

Company receives Award of Excellence from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities for commitment to green roof architecture.

October 11,2012

Roofing specialist Sika Sarnafil is launching its social media campaign with a virtual scavenger hunt, with 12 Amazon Kindles among the prizes.

A grand prize winner will be selected from each of GAF’s five sales areas, so ea
June 13,2012

Professional roofing contractors or builders/remodelers in the U.S. can enter to win a Ford F-150 truck.

June 01,2012

The full report contains participating firm demographics, energy reduction initiatives undertaken by firms, anecdotal accounts, and lessons...

May 15,2012

IRWIN Tools invites the nation to honor "The Real Working Hands that Build America and Keep it Running Strong".

May 03,2012

New NSF Standard provides manufacturers, specifiers and building industry with verifiable, objective criteria to identify sustainable roofing...