Monthly Archives: November 2009
THATCH The Oldest Roofing Material in the World May Well Be the Best
Thatch is the oldest form of roofing known. A combination of dried grass and reed, thatch roofs can last up to fifty years or more.
Looking for One of the Big Answers to Sustainability? Just Look UP!
“Sustainability” is a word you’ve probably been hearing a lot lately.
Greening the Planet with LiveRoof®
In 1966, the rock group Lovin’ Spoonful had a huge hit with their song, “Summer in the City”. Little did they know then that their lyrics were a prophetic statement about one of today’s most critical environmental issues: climate change.
COMMERCIAL ROOF MAINTENANCE TIPS
Commerce is defined as “the buying and selling of goods and services”. If you own or manage commercial real estate, you are responsible for a critical yet often overlooked facet of commerce – the building itself.
“HEAT ISLAND”® IT’S NO VACATION SPOT
Today’s “green” builders know the importance of using “cool roof” products that can combat global warming and the “heat island” effect.
The Homeowner’s Do-It-Yourself Roof Check-Up
Michael Sasse, owner of Commonwealth Roofing Corp. in Louisville, has created a do-it-yourself roof check-up. If you haven’t taken a look at your home’s roof in a long time, now is the time.
WHAT’S THE SMART ROOF WEARING THESE DAYS?
Scientists and world leaders have finally convinced us that the “greenhouse effect” is real. Climate change is happening and is having an impact on our planet.
A WHITE ROOF MEANS A BIG GREEN PAYOFF
It’s long been known that a white roof makes a building cooler. Studies have shown that a white roof’s net energy savings is around 20%, and for homes in the United States alone that equals more than $1 billion dollars savings a year on air conditioning costs.
