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 number of sustainable products and practices to their
Read more →Attic ventilation is one of many topics covered in new ARMA press room Regardless if it’s warm or cold out, improper attic ventilation can lead to problems for homeowners. In the winter, improper ventilation can lead to the formation of ice dams. When it’s cold and heat
Read more →QARC winning projects demonstrate asphalt roofing’s ability to provide protection and superior performance WASHINGTON D.C. (February 18, 2015) – The winners of the 2015 Quality Asphalt Roofing Case Study (QARC) Awards have been announced, and it’s no beauty contest. Although the winning projects all feature aesthetic and
Read more →The International Roofing Expo panel features industry experts and major players WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 9, 2015) –The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) is hosting a moderated panel at the International Roofing Expo later this month featuring steep-slope roofing experts who will discuss the current state of the asphalt
Read more →Videos detail the anatomy of commercial and residential asphalt roofing systems WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 3, 2015) – The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has produced two new educational videos that provide an in-depth look at the different components that make up low- and steep-slope roofing systems. The new
Read more →Association unveils new logo to mark 100 years of industry leadership WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 20, 2015) —Since its early days in 1915 — a year when women couldn’t vote, President Woodrow Wilson was in office and Babe Ruth hit his first career home run — the Asphalt Roofing
Read more →ARMA continues to lead the way in providing innovative and accessible educational resources to the roofing industry WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 12, 2015)– Following the launch of its upgraded mobile-friendly website, the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has converted its popular residential manual into an eBook to better
Read more →ARMA, ERA and PIMA Collaborate to Compare High-Performance Roofing Systems in Northern Climates WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 2, 2014) – A coalition of trade groups is funding a research project on advanced roofing systems that were installed on an upstate New York correctional facility to evaluate the benefits
Read more →ARMA, ERA and PIMA Collaborate to Compare High-Performance Roofing Systems in Northern Climates WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 2, 2014) – A coalition of trade groups is funding a research project on advanced roofing systems that were installed on an upstate New York correctional facility to evaluate the benefits
Read more →Standard measurement guidelines will create streamlined product data industry-wide WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 20, 2014) – The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has partnered with ASTM International to develop Product Category Rules (PCR) for asphalt roofing in North America. The new PCR will provide consistent methodologies for asphalt
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