Don't Underestimate the Importance of Roofing Underlayment
Regardless of which product you choose to use, installing a roofing underlayment will help ensure the roof system withstands the elements and the home stays dry
Nashville First Responder Receives Roof Donation
Bone Dry Roofing, Owens Corning, and Minor League Baseball team Nashville Sounds join forces to provide a Nashville first responder with a brand new roof
How to Protect Homes From Extreme Heat
With 2023 on track to be the hottest year in recorded history, builders and designers are taking a more resilient design approach to homes in areas prone to extreme temperatures
The Next Generation of Metal Roofing
GAF Energy Introduces Easy-Install Solar Shingles
How Timberline Solar roofing could radically speed up the adoption of home solar
How ‘Cool Roofs’ Can Reduce Heat in Cities
Reflective roof coatings can provide a small but significant solution in the race against climate change
New NRCA Roofing Manual Available
The latest volume has information about roof decks, underlayments, materials, and design and installation, and construction details
Lumber Defects Can Cause Roof Frame Failures
Knots, checks, shakes, and pitch pockets can lead to structural failures
New ASTM Standard Will Reduce Amount Of Roofing Materials That End Up In Landfills
The “D8013, Guide for Establishing a Recycle Program for Roof Covers” will compare the costs for disposal versus recycling
Codes + Standards
Rooftop Solar Could Provide 25% Of U.S. Electricity Needs
A study was conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
First Product Category Rule For Roof Coating Materials Created
Verified environmental product declarations (EPDs) may help building projects qualify for points through the LEED v4 Material and Resource credits
SolarCity’s Musk Claims New Solar Roof Cost Can Be Less Than Conventional Roof
Elon Musk now says that SolarCity could deliver its solar roof product at a lower cost than a conventional roof even without considering the…
Elon Musk Says That SolarCity Shingles Will Be Cheaper Than A Traditional Roof
Everybody wants to be green, if the price is right.
Bloomberg Technology reports that, according to…
Quality Matters
Calling for Kick-Outs—Lost Art or Essential Protection Against Water Intrusion?
Kick-out diverters are essential to a proper roof-wall flashing system that effectively directs water runoff and mitigates moisture intrusion
Tesla And SolarCity Reveal New Inconspicuous Solar Roofs
The photovoltaic-integrated roofs match common shingle or tile styles
Shakes and Slate | DaVinci Roofscapes
DaVinci Roofscapes has launched four new colors in its DaVinci EcoBlend cool roof line. Bellaforté…