More stories about Roofing

  • 1000 Series Roof System From MeTecno USA

    MeTecno USA’s 1000 Series is an insulated, mechanically seamed system ideal for low-slope roofing applications.The panels’ insulation helps keep a building cool, and its washable interior liner provides a reflective surface to reduce indoor lighting requirements.The 42-inch- (1067-mm-) wide panels...

  • Tensotherm From Birdair Inc. And Cabot Corp.

    Birdair Inc. and Cabot Corp. have released Tensotherm, a composite roof system that offers the grace and flexibility of tensile roofing fabrics with the added benefits of an insulation layer.

  • Western Red Cedar Shingles From Cedar Valley Manufacturing

    Cedar Valley Manufacturing has introduced the 7 1/8-inch (181-mm) exposure to its coastal line of shingle panels that are handcrafted with 1/2-inch- (13-mm-) thick butt-mixed grain Western Red Cedar shingles.

  • CoolStar-Coated Surfaces From CertainTeed Corp.

    CertainTeed Corp. has released 14 low-slope granulated cap-sheet membranes that feature CoolStar-coated surfaces, a reflectant surface for low-slope roofing.

  • Ballasted Roofs Meet Cool-Roof Criteria

    A recently completed study proves ballasted roof systems can shield a building from solar heat gain.

  • Innovations: May 2008

    These products will help achieve sustainability.

  • Innovations: April 2008

    These products will help achieve sustainability.

  • Professional Designation Pending

    A designation for green-roof professionals is underway.

  • Potential Pitfalls of Cool Roofing

    Is the exponential growth of cool roofing an impending catastrophe?

  • Roofing Organization Formed

    The National Roofing Contractors Association , Rosemont, Ill., has established the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, a separate 501(c)(6) organization that promotes the development and use of environmentally responsible, high-performance roof systems.