An Easy Installation for Maintenance-Free Roof De-Icing
If you live north of that intangible line where the winter months change from chilly to extremely cold you know what ice buildup on roofs is all about. Ice dams are formed when accumulating snow on the roof is melted from heat loss through the roof and solar heat warming the roofing material.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: STEP Warmfloor
High-Performance Roofing Systems at No or Little Additional Cost
Innovations make roofing tiles more affordable and cost-efficient than ever, even when adding solar to the mix. Here’s how.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: 3 IN 1 ROOF
Achieve Greater Energy Efficiency with Next Generation Engineered Wood Panels
This white paper takes a look at the next generation of sheathing and roof products that are creating a visual sea of green in neighborhoods across the country.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: Huber Engineered Woods
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FEATURES
New solar product 'beats the heat'
The 3 IN 1 ROOF system using heat-dispersing material to increase efficiency when solar environment is at its hottest--and least efficient.
Golden State's solar mandate represents golden opportunities
Industry must help residents see value of renewable energy option
Insulated tiles transform roofs into energy savers
New 3 IN 1 tile combines protection, insulation, solar into a single product to boost energy efficiency
Why are property, people and pets expendable?
Structures knocked over and scattered as if they were built with tongue depressors. Everything gone.
Solar sanction
California approves measure mandating solar be part of most new homes
Video | Oceanside luxury home uses composite roofing to battle corrosion
Outside of the ocean view, the roof could be the next most valuable item a buyer considers on this home.
Historic Home Renovation Retains Authenticity with Modern Materials
The homeowners wanted to update and upgrade their 6,000-square-foot home while still preserving the historic nature of the property.
Composite Roof Tiles Stand Up to Hurricane Irma
Construction on the home was finished just a few weeks before the hurricane hit.
DOE Outlines Roadmap to Meet 2030 Solar Cost Targets
Research suggest that installing PV on new housing developments could enable residential PV installation savings of 61 percent relative to the Q1 2017 benchmark system price.
Luxury Floating Home Designed for Durability
Exterior materials were chosen for longevity and ease of maintenance.
Choosing Natural Stone – Sustainable Beauty with Unique Character
Natural stone remains one of the premier natural design and building materials. Find out why professionals trust natural stone to create a unique look with a minimal impact on the environment.
OSB Plant Re-Opening Revitalizes Manufacturing in Rural America
The demand for high-quality, high-performance building materials has increased tenfold.
High Performance Homes Earns 3rd Housing Innovation Award
Originating from a production home, the French Country architectural design was customized according to the homeowner’s desires.
New Colonial Home Wins Brick Architecture Award
Although appearing somewhat monumental when first encountered, the residence is actually of a quite intimate scale.
Here's How the Tesla Solar Roof Works
Two main factors have prevented solar roofs from becoming as mainstream as they ought to be.See More »