Roofs

U.S. Silica Receives US Patent on Solar Reflectance Technology for Energy-Saving White Armor® Cool Roof Granules

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Monday, May 6, 2019

The patent covers solar reflective particulate composition used for U.S. Silica's White Armor Cool Roof Granules.

Key Points: 
  • The patent covers solar reflective particulate composition used for U.S. Silica's White Armor Cool Roof Granules.
  • White Armor durable white granules reflect the sun's heat instead of absorbing heat and transferring it to the building below.
  • Customer results indicate that at least 70% of solar heat is reflected with White Armor Cool Roof Granules featuring the patented particulate composition.
  • "We're very excited about our unique White Armor roofing product and the new patent on the solar reflective technology," said J.P. Blanchard, senior vice president, U.S. Silica.

Venture Construction Group of Florida Staff Member Bobby Ainsworth Wins Prestigious Roofing Alliance MVP Award

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Bobby Ainsworth, commercial production manager at Venture Construction Group of Florida (VCGFL) , recently won the Roofing Alliance 2019 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Bobby Ainsworth, commercial production manager at Venture Construction Group of Florida (VCGFL) , recently won the Roofing Alliance 2019 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.
  • The award was presented to Ainsworth at the National Roofing Contractor Association (NRCA) Annual Convention and International Roofing Expo (IRE) on Feb. 12 in Nashville.
  • You can really pick up a lot of knowledge watching everyone else," says Bobby Ainsworth, commercial production manager, Venture Construction Group of Florida.
  • VCGFL holds leading industry awards including the Roofing Alliance MVP Award , Coatings Pro Contractor Award, Pro Remodeler Forty Under 40 Award, Qualified Remodeler Top 500 Remodelers Award, Qualified Remodeler Master Design Award, Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association S.T.A.R.

Highland Commercial Roofing Celebrates Winning 2019's Prestigious GuildMaster Award

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

BALDWIN PARK, Calif., May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --For the 4th year in a row, Highland Commercial Roofing, a roofing specialist with over 25 years' expertise in the trade, announces that they have been awarded the GuildQuality GuildMaster Award for 2019.

Key Points: 
  • BALDWIN PARK, Calif., May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --For the 4th year in a row, Highland Commercial Roofing, a roofing specialist with over 25 years' expertise in the trade, announces that they have been awarded the GuildQuality GuildMaster Award for 2019.
  • GuildQuality has recognized Highland Commercial Roofing for their continuing commitment to exceptional service and standards.
  • It is a public forum where firms such as Highland Commercial Roofing can be reviewed and surveyed.
  • Highland Commercial Roofing is a professional roofing design and installation firm, founded in 1991.

Southeast Asia Asphalt Shingles Markets, 2018-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 29, 2019

The Southeast Asia asphalt shingle market size is anticipated to reach USD 476.7 million by 2025, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The Southeast Asia asphalt shingle market size is anticipated to reach USD 476.7 million by 2025, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period.
  • Surging demand for asphalt shingles in Thailand and Malaysia, owing to their superior characteristics, is estimated to drive the market.
  • Recent growth in the infrastructure development sector in Southeast Asian countries is likely to boost the use of asphalt shingles in commercial buildings.
  • Chapter 3 Southeast Asia Asphalt Shingles Market Variables, Trends & Scope
    Chapter 4 Southeast Asia Asphalt Shingles Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
    4.1 Southeast Asia asphalt shingles market: Application movement analysis, 2017 & 2025
    Chapter 5 Southeast Asia Asphalt Shingles Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
    5.1.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2025 (Million Square Meters) (USD Million)
    5.1.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2025 (Million Square Meters) (USD Million)

Cool Roof Coatings Market - Global Industry Analysis, Value, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2018 - 2026

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Cool roof coatings can be highly durable.Cost benefit analysis indicates that cool roof coatings are an attractive investment.

Key Points: 
  • Cool roof coatings can be highly durable.Cost benefit analysis indicates that cool roof coatings are an attractive investment.
  • Based on roof slope, the global cool roof coatings market has been bifurcated into low-sloped and steep-sloped.Low-sloped is the dominant segment of the cool roof coatings market due to its advantages over steep-sloped roof.
  • The industrial segment accounted for the leading share of the global cool roof coatings market in 2017.Based on type, the global cool roof coatings market has been divided into elastomeric and IR reflective.
  • Global Cool Roof Coatings Market, by Roof Slope
    Global Cool Roof Coatings Market, by Type
    Global Cool Roof Coatings Market, by Application

2019 Study on Aircraft Lightning Protection - Worldwide Market Overview & Outlook (2017-2026) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

The "Aircraft Lightning Protection - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Aircraft Lightning Protection - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • According to this report, the Global Aircraft Lightning Protection market accounted for $4.09 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $7.86 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period.
  • Growing adoption of composite structures in aircraft programs and increase in aircraft fleet and new aircraft orders are some of the factors propelling the market growth.
  • Factors such as rising air passenger traffic & improving economic conditions, growing demand for new lightweight and fuel-efficient aircraft are driving the market growth in this region.

Roofing Dynamics - New Freedonia Group White Papers

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

CLEVELAND, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --For more than 30 years, the Freedonia Group has analyzed trends in the US roofing market and published its findings.

Key Points: 
  • CLEVELAND, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --For more than 30 years, the Freedonia Group has analyzed trends in the US roofing market and published its findings.
  • While the most used roofing material in the US is asphalt, other materials see significant use cases, have unique market dynamics, and may be the focus of specialized producers, installers, and applications.
  • Download the new white paper Material Dynamics in the US Roofing Market today to learn more.
  • For information on the unique characteristics and market dynamics of the roofing industry by US region, download the Regional Dynamics in the US Roofing Market:

Lightning Protection Institute Announces National Lightning Safety Initiative

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Lightning Protection Institute Inspection Program ("LPI-IP"), announces its national lightning safety initiative, "Double Check."

Key Points: 
  • LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Lightning Protection Institute Inspection Program ("LPI-IP"), announces its national lightning safety initiative, "Double Check."
  • The Double Check initiative advocates independent third-party inspection and certification of professionally designed and installed lightning protection systems in residential and commercial settings.
  • As lightning protection systems gain widespread acceptance as a necessary life safety application, property owners are encouraged to check both boxes.
  • The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is a not-for-profit, nationwide group founded in 1955 to promote lightning safety, awareness and education and is a leading resource for lightning protection information and system requirements.

Lightning Protection Systems and Sustainable Design: 5 Reasons for Architects to Design with Lightning in Mind

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

"Lightning protection is a built-in feature designed to protect structuresboth old and newfrom a very common, yet highly destructive weather event," said Bud VanSickle, executive director of the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI).

Key Points: 
  • "Lightning protection is a built-in feature designed to protect structuresboth old and newfrom a very common, yet highly destructive weather event," said Bud VanSickle, executive director of the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI).
  • "By including lightning protection systems in their owner check-lists, architects can deliver a higher level of quality assurance and value-engineering for resilience."
  • Architects who haven't considered lightning protection, may want to consider these five important reasons for including LPS in building designs and plans.
  • The Lightning Protection Institute and the Lightning Safety Alliance are honoring Architecture Month by providing architects with free educational resources about lightning protection and national safety standard requirements for LPS.

Jasper Contractors Receives 2019 Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Top Performer Award For Industry Growth

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

ORLANDO, Fla., April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jasper Contractors has been recognized among a distinguished group of Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractors and honored for outstanding achievement with the largest year-over-year growth, as measured by purchases of Owens Corning roofing squares.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jasper Contractors has been recognized among a distinguished group of Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractors and honored for outstanding achievement with the largest year-over-year growth, as measured by purchases of Owens Corning roofing squares.
  • Owens Corning, a global leader in roofing products, releases four Top Performer Awards per year: Volume, Growth, Platinum Warranty, and MVP.
  • Recognized by Owens Corning as a Top Performer in the growth category, Jasper Inc. is one of only five Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractors to receive the title this year.
  • "Jasper is honored to have been selected for the Owens Corning growth award for our commitment and success within the Platinum Preferred Contractor Network," says CEO and President of Jasper Contractors Brian Wedding.