The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates 40 percent of total landfill waste comes from construction and demolition debris–one-quarter of which is generated by roofing materials.
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Issues with TPO Membranes
Some cite performance issues with TPO membranes.
A Success Story, EPDM Industry Makes Progress with Recycling
Recycling has entered a number of construction sectors during the past decade, and the roofing industry is certainly on of them. Most construction sectors have taken the first step and developed a way to recycle materials. But the real test… Read More
ERA LCA Study
“This study provides an overview of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as applied to selected low slope roofing systems used widely throughout North America. LCA is a scientific approach to evaluating the environmental impact of a product or system throughout its… Read More
ERA LCA Study Graphics
Roof System Maintenance
“Preventative maintenance and inspection differ from simple repairs of defects. Repairs are reactive in nature and typically are conducted only after water has made its way through a roof system and into a building. It may take several days or… Read More
Not Just Black and White No One Fits All Color to Select Energy Efficient Roofing
There is no one-color-fits-all answer to energy-efficient roofing.
Long Term Roof System Service Life Study Powerpoint
Presentation on Understanding Volatile Organic Compound Regulations in the Commercial Roofing Industry
Presentation from the 2010 RCI International Convention and Trade Show regarding VOC’s in the commercial roofing industry.
Understanding Volatile Organic Compound Regulations in the Commercial Roofing Industry
“There have been many changes in the regulations governing materials used in the low-slope commercial roofing industry in recent years. The regulations set maximum allowable amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that products may contain. Complicating matters further is the… Read More