Renewable

Renewable building materials and products that are being used in the construction industry.

MetFab publishes brochure for metal roofing, walls and related products

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Jim Austin

Metal-Fab Manufacturing, a Drexel Metals company, announces the availability of its new architectural roofing and wall systems brochure. The 24-page brochure highlights MetFab’s wide variety of standing seam metal roof systems. Each is designed specifically for various types of architectural … Read more »

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Garland’s new site offers refreshed look, user-friendly navigation

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Jim Austin

The Garland Company Inc. recently launched a new corporate website www.garlandco.com – featuring a refreshed design that provides quick and easy access to information on our expansive line of high-performance building envelope products and solutions. The company’s most popular links, … Read more »

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National Coil Coating Association celebrates 50th anniversary

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jim Austin

The National Coil Coating Association celebrates 50 years of service this year. While the purpose and structure of the organization has remained consistent from its inception in 1962, the coil coating industry has continually met the ever-changing needs of today’s … Read more »

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Steelscape introduces new website

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Jim Austin

Steelscape Inc. launched its new and improved external website — www.steelscape.com. Steelscape’s new website contains several enhancements including a wealth of new information…right at your fingertips. At www.steelscape.com, you’ll see the following upgrades… New look and feel Easier to use … Read more »

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Steelscape introduces Sustainability Technical Bulletin on green building programs

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Jim Austin

Steelscape Inc. has made a long-term commitment to continually improve its environmental footprint and the sustainability of its products and services. In support of this company-wide commitment, Steelscape has developed “Sustainability Technical Bulletins” relating to sustainability issues that directly or … Read more »

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Gulf Coast Supply takes aim at sustainability

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Jim Austin

Sustainability was the buzzword at February’s International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Orlando. In fact, IRE’s Renewable Energy Pavilion was rebranded the Sustainability Pavilion, a decision in sync with the goal of Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing LLC, to introduce innovative … Read more »

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Getting real with green: affordable, eco-friendly options for rural builders

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

By Oliver Witte – Down here in the trenches, far removed from national catastrophes like Solyndra and Ener1, Inc., rural builders are wondering how to respond to today’s very legitimate energy concerns such as conservation, renewable energy, alternative sources, greenhouse … Read more »

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Enabling windows to work as solar panels

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

A major obstacle with solar power is an inability to be cost-competitive with traditional mainstream energy sources. Now a Chicago company says it has taken a major step forward with the development of a new semiconductor material that would affordably … Read more »

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SFS intec introduces new attachment products for metal panel roof systems

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jim Austin

SFS intec Inc., a manufacturer of fastening systems for the construction industry, introduced two new products for attachment to metal panel roof systems. For standing-seam roof systems, the AceClamp provides a method for anchoring solar installations and other products that … Read more »

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Firestone Building Products introduces 30-year metal roofing warranty

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jim Austin

As building owners remain in their facilities longer, and reroof and retrofit applications continue to dominate the construction industry, long-term roof warranties provide additional financial protection. Firestone Building Products Company LLC, now provides the 30-Year Platinum Warranty for eligible UC-3, … Read more »

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