WASHINGTON, D.C. — The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is recommending that federal, state and local governments, as well as regulatory bodies, pause the development and implementation of reflective roofing and cool roofing mandates. This recommendation from ERA is based on the findings of two studies funded by the association, which attempted to measure the efficacy…
A consistent trend emerging in recent RC State of the Industry reports is the continued growth of metal roofing in both the resident and commercial sectors. Roof replacements remained the main source of revenue for residential roofing contractors at 33%, RC’s survey data showed. While steep-slope asphalt shingles continue to dominate the residential space, about…
Whether it’s in response to cost-cutting on capital projects or an increased desire to shrink a facility’s environmental footprint, roofing contractors are seeing a higher demand for coatings as a roofing solution. Contractors already in the market are driving that demand, and certain supply shortages are spurring new opportunities for roofers looking to grow in…
100% Silicone Roof Coating Mule-Hide Products T100% Silicone Roof Coating from Mule-Hide Products can breathe new life into an aging roof, delaying for years — even decades — the need for a far more costly and disruptive re-cover or replacement project. Compatible with most low-slope roofing substrates, the high-solids, moisture-cure coating goes on quickly and…
ATAS International is continuing its popular metal wall panel installation seminars in 2024, announcing the dates and locations for upcoming sessions. Allentown, Pa. Feb. 13-14 (Tuesday and Wednesday) July 24-25 (Wednesday and Thursday) Oct. 15-16 (Tuesday and Wednesday) Mesa, Ariz. Jan. 10-11 (Wednesday and Thursday) May 15-16 (Wednesday and Thursday) September 18-19 (Wednesday and Thursday) University Park, Ill.…
Soundcore Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, announced today it completed the sale of Roofing Corporation of America, LLC, a national commercial, industrial, and residential roofing concern, to FirstService Corporation. The transaction, made public by Soundcore Capital in a Dec. 18 news release, closed on Dec. 15; financial details of the sale were…
The Vinyl Institute, America’s leading trade group representing vinyl product manufacturers, responded last week to an announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that vinyl chloride will be one of the next five chemicals selected for prioritization under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Below is a statement to be attributed to Ned Monroe, president and…
This post is sponsored by Sunbelt Rentals. How to replace iron balusters and newel post for a DIY staircase makeover on a tight budget by using tool rentals to reduce project costs. Add this DIY project to the list of ones where we say, “Why didn’t we do this sooner?!” While there was really nothing…
Historically, the building industry has not been the center of the global conversation around sustainability. That’s even though the United States existing building stock consumes approximately 40% of the total energy and produces roughly 30% of annual greenhouse gas emissions. But there’s good news — as one of the world’s largest “ecosystems,” our industry can…
A few months ago, RC introduced the first half of this year’s Young Guns – roofing contractors age 40 and under that stood out for their contributions to their company despite their relatively young age. Now it’s time to recognize the second half. In this edition of RC’s eMagazine, you’ll get a glimpse of some…
