The year 2021 saw the most extreme heat wave in modern history and four $20 billion-plus weather mega-disasters worldwide: Hurricane Ida, monsoon flooding in China, severe winter weather in the southern and central U.S., and flooding in Germany and Belgium.
How can we protect ourselves and our communities from these disasters? One answer is through resilient building practices, such as resilient roofing.
Roofing contractors have installed cool roofing products on commercial, industrial, and residential buildings for more than 20 years. Cool roofing isn't a style, nor is it a fad. It's a building practice that can lower a building's energy costs and positively support the environment.
Learn how a few simple adjustments in materials and roofing practices could reduce a building's energy costs and improve climate and community.
Researching and selecting the best thermal insulation for your next commercial project can be time-consuming. You might default to what you've specified before, but if you aren't using Firestone ISOGARD™ polyiso insulation, you could be doing your project and client a disservice.
As a building owner, you're always looking for ways to improve the tenant experience and manage energy expenses. Building enhancements are a smart way to accomplish both, especially when discussing an enhancement like daylighting.
Your commercial building is a big investment, and you want every part of it to last as long as possible — including the roof. Once your roof goes, you risk damage to other parts of the building. And let’s not forget a roof replacement can come with a hefty price tag.
Thankfully, commercial roof maintenance can be easy and inexpensive, especially compared to a full roof replacement. These seven simple tips are proactive ways you can...
According to the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, around 20% of the energy used in the U.S. powers commercial buildings. By making your building more energy-efficient, you can save energy and money. Plus, you may even get a tax deduction out of it.
But improving the energy efficiency of a building isn't as easy as just installing LED light bulbs. Here we explain different ways you can improve the energy efficiency of a...
You've come across the acronyms ;HFC; and ;HFO; when working with spray foam roof adhesive and insulation, but do you know what they stand for? Though the two acronyms only share a slight, one-letter difference, they represent two very different environmental outcomes.
HFCs contribute to global warming, and new regulations aim to limit their negative impact by replacing them with HFOs. Learn about the dangers of HFCs, new regulations, an...
Individually, PVC and KEE membranes are two high-quality single-ply products with diverse applications. Together, PVC and KEE offer exceptional value for building owners and contractors. Learn about the advantages of PVC and KEE independently and how they perform when the two materials are formulated together.
Temperatures are changing from coast to coast as we cruise from winter into spring and spring into summer. The winter thaw means it's the perfect time for a roof inspection since the harsh winter weather may have caused damage. Learn about the importance of routine roof inspections, how to tell if your roof is overdue for one, and what you can do to help prolong the life of your roof — one of the most important investments on your building.
Sometimes building regulations change due to advances in construction methods. Other times, regulations change to account for stricter environmental policies. Whatever the case, you can count on regulations in construction and roofing to keep on changing — and for the better!
But if your roofing business is required to follow these regulations, it can feel a bit overwhelming to keep up with the requirements. And you don't want to i...
