The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary of service to the roofing industry, building on its foundation of science-based research to expand its focus on…
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The United States has lost more than 11 million acres of farmland to development over the last 20 years. A recent report by American Farmland Trust…
Green vegetative roofs are becoming increasingly common. We see them popping up in cities big and small. Beyond the beauty they impart, green roofs can play…
Reflective roofs and vegetation have long been known to improve energy efficiency, manage storm-water runoff and make buildings more comfortable. A new study, “Assessing the Health…
Xero Flor America (XFA), the official distributor in the U.S. for the Xero Flor Green Roof System, announced that the system has been installed on the…
“Think Global, Act Local” may be a cliché, but it is perfectly applicable to the retrofitting market. Even for the smallest buildings, retrofitting is a local…