Recyclable

How manufacturers are using recycling techniques to create more environmentally sustainable buildings.

Metal roof panels add sustainability to highend residence

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Jim Austin

Durable metal panels from Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation elegantly reroof a private residence in Elizabethtown, Ky. Nestled at the end of a residential street in rural Elizabethtown – one hour south of Louisville – stands the Keith residence. The Neo-Mediterranean … 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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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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MRA: Turning leads into sales

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Jim Austin

By Bill Hippard Building on the strong partnership we’ve built during the past few years, MRA will once again be working with Dave Yoho Associates to present a series of free educational webinars for all contractors. Open to all roofing … Read more »

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Green Products, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, MR December 2011/January 2012, Recyclable, Residential, Sustainability | Tagged metal roofing, Metal Roofing Alliance, metal roofing leads, metal roofing sales, MRA | Leave a comment

Past, present, future … copper an architectural mainstay

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Jim Austin

When starting a new building project or renovating an existing one, choosing which materials to turn to usually relies on two key components — aesthetics and performance. Regardless of the economic times, if there is a product that is highly … Read more »

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Petersen Aluminum roof selected for police HQ

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Jim Austin

The new 80,000 square foot police headquarters in Killeen, Texas, enables the city to consolidate its police operations from four scattered buildings into one location on a sloping 15 acre site that was once a cattle ranch.  The $22 million … Read more »

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Qualified buyers attend METALCON: the whole building show

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Jim Austin

With an attendance of 5,525 the 2011 METALCON International finished slightly ahead of the 2010 event. This annual conference and exhibition, held October 11-13 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, continues to hold its place as the industry’s … Read more »

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Greenbuild conference kicks off in Toronto

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Jim Austin

The U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild kicked off in Toronto on October 5 with 23,000 delegates from around the world showcasing the latest in green building products, technologies and innovations. Beginning with an opening plenary celebration event at the Air … Read more »

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