Seattle’s Guardian Roofing Expands Services into Portland, Ore.

Based in Seattle, family-owned Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation announced plans to expand its service area to include Portland from its newest location in nearby Wilsonville, Ore.  In a September 12 news release, Guardian said its newest outpost in Portland will bring increased jobs and economic support to the area.  “At Guardian Roofing, Gutters &

Carlisle Introduces Bio-Based Polyiso Eco Rigid Foam Insulation

Carlisle Construction Materials announced the launch of its bio-based Polyiso Eco rigid foam insulation, which contains 5% bio-circular content. This innovative product has been developed in partnership with Covestro and Stepan Company, utilizing their advanced MDI and polyol components, respectively. This state-of-the-art bio-based ISO (insulation) is the latest addition to Carlisle Construction Materials’ portfolio of

Guardian Roofing Gives New Roof to Veteran by HALO Project

Auburn-based and family-owned Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation announced Lakewood, Wash., residents Steven and Penney Sorensen as the recipients of the company’s Guardian HALO Project, which helps provide a family in need of a new roof or roof repair. The new installation and repairs on the 1,600-square-foot, 63-year-old home took place last month. Sorensen, who

IKO Launches New Warranty Portal

IKO, a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industries for residential and commercial markets, announced the launch of its new Warranty Portal. Designed to simplify and expedite the warranty process for commercial customers across the U.S. and Canada, the new portal offers a transparent and streamlined experience. Available in both English and French,

IKO Launches ‘Next-Gen’ Website for North American Markets

IKO, the Canadian-based residential and commercial roofing, waterproofing and insulation manufacturer, announced earlier this month the launch of its newly designed website for IKO Commercial.  “We are thrilled to introduce the new IKO Commercial website,” said Akif Amin, senior vice president of Commercial Sales (North America) at IKO. “By offering a more dynamic and informative

How Thick is Too Thick When Installing Polyiso Roof Insulation?

Polyisocyanurate, or polyiso, roof insulation boards provide a versatile and energy-efficient solution for low-slope commercial roofing projects. From new construction to reroof projects on existing buildings, polyiso’s high R-value allows project teams to meet energy code targets with less material than alternative products.  Polyiso roof insulation boards are manufactured with different facer types that deliver

IKO Announces Brantford Manufacturing Facility

IKO, one of the largest manufacturers in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry, announced last Thursday plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. The new $45 million site will manufacture extruded polystyrene insulation, will employ about 30 people in the Brantford area, and will serve IKO customers throughout Canada and the