Builder Magazine: Roofing

OSHA: Roof Safety Rules

Thu, 9 May 2013 08:10:41 EST

Fall protection is now OSHA's No. 1 national priority, but a lot of roofing contractors don't know it. Here's what you need to know.

Installing Raised Heel Trusses

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 12:07:30 EST

Well-designed trusses leave room for plenty of attic insulation.

Roofers face a flood of new state laws

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:13:38 EST

New legislation to curb "storm chasers" could make life more difficult for legitimate roofing contractors

Mobile Apps: Tamko Building Products

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:30:57 EST

Use Tamko’s Shingle Styles app to help customers visualize the company’s product on their roofs using preloaded applications shots.

Mobile Apps: GAF Roofing

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:27:38 EST

Contractors and dealers can use GAF’s Virtual Home Remodeler to replace the shingles on an image of a client’s home with any of the company’s products.

DOE to Fund Development of New High-Performance Products

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 11:38:17 EST

Cutting-edge window, roof, and HVAC technologies will increase building envelope performance.

OSHA Extends Temporary Fall-Protection Enforcement Once Again

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:24:32 EST

The delay gives roofers another shot at getting the agency to reconsider its personal fall-arrest requirements.

Retrofitting an Insulated Cold Roof

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:19:20 EST

Choosing the Right Sheathing

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 08:30:20 EST

The APA-The Engineered Wood Association trademark stamp can help you select the correct sheathing.

10 Cool Product Finds from PCBC 2012

Thu, 5 Jul 2012 03:46:02 EST

The California-based housing show, going on this week, offers a peak at some innovative new offerings. Here's what caught our eye.

Disney’s VISION Home Demonstrates Housing’s Green Future

Tue, 22 May 2012 05:03:59 EST

The house, built inside Disney World's EPCOT, showcases the cutting edge in sustainable products. Some 15 million visitors are expected to tour the home in the next three years.

Green Roofing Grows a Whopping 115% in 2011, Industry Announces

Tue, 8 May 2012 05:35:12 EST

Washington, D.C., ranks as No. 1 market.

Cooling Your Roof

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:36:39 EST

Proper ventilation of the roof can save homeowners money.

Preventing Roof Water Damage

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:44:57 EST

Avoid a callback by properly flashing the valleys of your pitched roof.

The Lastest in Energy-Efficient Roofing

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:53:47 EST

To keep your houses comfortable inside, start with the roof.

Roofing Demand Forecast to Rise 5.7% Annually Through 2015

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:53:11 EST

The Freedonia Group expects a turnaround from the 6.1% annual drop in sales between 2005 and 2010.

MonierLifetile by Boral's Smog-Eating Tile

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 12:41:31 EST

Smog-Eating Tile neutralizes the exhaust from cars by speeding up oxidation.

Smog-Eating Roof Tile by Boral Roofing

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:43:28 EST

Titanium dioxide in Smog-Eating roof tiles clears the air of pollution.

Owens Corning's Roofing, Insulation Units Suffer in 2010

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:43:05 EST

Segment posts 30% drop in pretax profit despite only 2% drop in net sales.

MonierLifetile Launches "Smog-Eating" Roofing

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:05:56 EST

The concrete tiles, first installed by KB Home in California, use sun and water to convert pollutants into nitrogen