Asphalt Shingle Recycling Programs Provide Sustainable Building Practices Submitted by: Sue Burkett of Owens Corning, and member of the Communications, Marketing & Education Committee for ARMA As the green building movement continues to gain momentum across the industry, many manufacturers and roofing contractors are adding a growing
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Read more →If you shower, cook, wash dishes, clean, do laundry – if you breathe – inside your home, you’re generating water vapor. Lots of it. Gallons, in fact. Every day. And if it’s not ventilated properly out of the attic, that water vapor can become a moisture problem
Read more →Maintenance Solutions Reliability, endurance and sustainability are the top three reasons why low-slope, asphaltic roofing systems are America’s most popular choice when it comes to protecting commercial, industrial and institutional buildings, according to the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA). Whether it is for new construction or for
Read more →Maintenance Solutions Long before it was cool to be green, long life cycles were considered desirable. This economic motivation to choose a roof system with a long life cycle aligns well with green aspirations. However, in the rush to save energy by using reflective roofing systems, it
Read more →Maintenance Solutions Today, more than ever, low-slope roofing systems are expected to perform functions well beyond the original intention of waterproofing. Our changing lifestyles, the need for alternative energy sources, expanded living spaces and a greener, healthier planet are pushing roofing systems and the membranes that have
Read more →MultiPly Roofing Systems Provide Exceptional Value Maintenance Solutions There are numerous reasons to specify or reroof a residential or commercial project with built-up or modified bitumen systems because they offer outstanding durability and exceptional longevity. Many manufacturers offer a spectrum of systems that can be adapted to
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