GAF announced new features for its Timberline HDZ Reflector Series (RS) shingles, which offer rich colors and reflectivity. They feature enhanced EcoDark Granule technology, which allows for dark colors homeowners crave, including Charcoal, the darkest highly reflective shingle color available in California. These enhancements allow contractors to provide customers with a shingle rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council,…
GAF recently announced the rollout of its new EverGuard Self-Adhered TPO Vent Boot, which allows contractors to “increase efficiency when covering pipes and conduits” on single-ply TPO systems. Manufactured from GAF’s EverGuard TPO single-ply membrane, the Self-Adhered TPO Vent Boot can be installed without welding, reducing the level of experience and time needed to install…
The trade group SPRI, which represents the interests of sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, announced last Friday plans to revise ANSI/SPRI WD-1 “Wind Design Standard Practice for Roofing Assemblies” and canvass the document for re-approval as an American National Standard. In a July 5 news release, SPRI said that ANSI/SPRI…
Last week, Drexel Metals unveiled its new Timber Series of wood-grained finishes, which includes five soffit and wall panel finishes that fuse the look of wood with the durability of metal. The timber visuals are offered in shades ranging from rich browns to gray and soft white; the grain pattern allows coordination with other project…
The Castagra Roofing Scholarship Program has opened up for applications, which supports individuals pursuing a career in roofing or a similar field who are passionate about innovation and/or sustainability. In order to qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements: Pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a…
Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) has announced its Q4 2023 financial results, which have broken records. The company’s GAAP diluted EPS was $3.91, and its adjusted EPS was $4.17. While revenues declined slightly by 1.9% YoY to $1.1 billion, the company’s operating and adjusted EBITDA margins expanded significantly by 440 basis points YoY, indicating an upward…
