Reflective roofing systems reduce the amount of solar energy absorbed by the roof surface”— Thad Brown WISCONSIN ...

Brrr! It's getting cold out there. And yikes! Your heating bills are starting to climb sky high. Fortunately, there are ways to stay warm without spending a small fortune or packing up and moving to a ...

Green roofs may have environmental benefits, but what do they cost to install and maintain? Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans talks us through the issues Green roofs are promoted as a means of ...

Over the last several years, the green-building movement has really taken off. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with “green” buildings, I am talking about buildings that are sustainable and ...

A flat or low slope roof assembly consists of several components that need to work together efficiently and consistently to offer a long-term, sustainable solution. While the roofing membrane is often ...

When Lakeland Community College first considered a green roof in 2008, Bert Diehl heard some grumbling from the maintenance crew. “They said, "Are we going to be weeding this thing?' ” said Mr. Diehl, ...