EPDM Roofing Association Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary of service to the roofing industry, building on its foundation of science-based research to expand its focus…
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Ten Reasons Your Building Can Benefit from Creating a Rooftop Farm
The United States has lost more than 11 million acres of farmland to development over the last 20 years. A recent report by American Farmland…
Green Roofs on Existing Buildings
Green vegetative roofs are becoming increasingly common. We see them popping up in cities big and small. Beyond the beauty they impart, green roofs can…
Study: Reflective Roofs Can Save Lives By Keeping Washington, D.C., Cool
Reflective roofs and vegetation have long been known to improve energy efficiency, manage storm-water runoff and make buildings more comfortable. A new study, “Assessing the…
Empire State Building Installs Xero Flor Green Roof Systems
Xero Flor America (XFA), the official distributor in the U.S. for the Xero Flor Green Roof System, announced that the system has been installed on…
The Case for Reflective Roofs
“Think Global, Act Local” may be a cliché, but it is perfectly applicable to the retrofitting market. Even for the smallest buildings, retrofitting is a…