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RDI® Elevation™ Rail Wins "Most Innovative Building Material" at the 2023 NAHB International Builders' Show®

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

CLEVELAND, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oldcastle APG and Barrette Outdoor Living's RDI Elevation Rail won a Best of IBS Award for Most Innovative Building Material at the 2023 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS).

Key Points: 
  • CLEVELAND, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oldcastle APG and Barrette Outdoor Living's RDI Elevation Rail won a Best of IBS Award for Most Innovative Building Material at the 2023 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS).
  • This marks the second consecutive Best of IBS Award for Barrette Outdoor Living after its Decorative Screen Panels took home the Best Outdoor Product Award in 2022.
  • With its patent-pending OneTen™ built-in centralized tensioning system, RDI Elevation Rail can install 38% faster than leading competition.
  • * The OneTen system — a unique mechanism in the industry – eliminates tensioning each cable individually and decreases the number of seasonal adjustments.

Broan-NuTone® Earns 2023 Best of IBS™ Award For Overture™

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

HARTFORD, Wis., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Overture™, the fully-automated fresh air system from Broan-NuTone®, has been awarded 2023 Best of IBS™ for Best Indoor Product by the National Association of Home Builders. The Broan Elite® 21-Inch Custom Range Hood Power Pack, with SmartSense® (PM600SSV), was also selected as a Best Kitchen & Bath Products finalist.

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  • HARTFORD, Wis., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Overture™ , the fully-automated fresh air system from Broan-NuTone® , has been awarded 2023 Best of IBS™ for Best Indoor Product by the National Association of Home Builders.
  • The Broan Elite® 21-Inch Custom Range Hood Power Pack, with SmartSense® (PM600SSV) , was also selected as a Best Kitchen & Bath Products finalist.
  • Broan-NuTone named 2023 Best of IBS Awards winner for Overture fully-automated fresh air system.
  • To learn more about 2023 Best of IBS Awards winners, visit buildersshow.com/generic.aspx?genericContentID=279171 .

GAF Energy's Timberline Solar™ Becomes World's Most Awarded Solar Shingle

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy's Timberline Solar™, the world's first nailable solar shingle, has received more than 30 honors and awards since its introduction one year ago to become the world's most awarded solar shingle. The two most recent awards and honors,TIME's Best Inventions of 2022 and Popular Science's Best of What's New 2022, capped a successful introductory year for Timberline Solar™. GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and the leading provider of solar roofing in North America, introduced Timberline Solar™ in January 2022. The innovative solar roof was developed and is produced at the company's R&D and manufacturing facility in San Jose, California.

Key Points: 
  • World's First Nailable Solar Shingle Ends Year with 30+ Awards and Honors: TIME, Popular Science Honors Cap Successful Introductory Year
    SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy's Timberline Solar™ , the world's first nailable solar shingle, has received more than 30 honors and awards since its introduction one year ago to become the world's most awarded solar shingle.
  • GAF Energy , a Standard Industries company and the leading provider of solar roofing in North America, introduced Timberline Solar™ in January 2022.
  • Consumers interested in learning more about Timberline Solar™ can visit: https://www.gaf.energy/timberline-solar/
    GAF Energy is transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof.
  • The company's leading product, the Timberline Solar™ roof system, incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof.

GAF Energy Launches Timberline Solar™ Roof in Metro Atlanta

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and the leading provider of solar roofing in North America, today announced the launch of its innovative Timberline Solar™ roof in the Atlanta area. Timberline Solar™, the only system to directly integrate solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials, is now available to Atlanta-area residents for installation by local roofers. The solar roofing system incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar™ Energy Shingle (ES),  which is assembled domestically at GAF Energy's U.S. manufacturing and R&D facility.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy , a Standard Industries company and the leading provider of solar roofing in North America, today announced the launch of its innovative Timberline Solar™ roof in the Atlanta area.
  • The solar roofing system incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar™ Energy Shingle (ES),  which is assembled domestically at GAF Energy's U.S. manufacturing and R&D facility.
  • Metro Atlanta homeowners interested in solar roofing options and roofers interested in installing GAF Energy products can find out more at: www.gaf.energy .
  • GAF Energy is transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof.

GAF Energy's Timberline Solar™ Honored with Popular Science Best of What's New Award

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Monday, December 5, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy's Timberline Solar ™ roof, using the world's first nailable solar shingle, has been honored with a Popular Science Best of What's New Award in the Home category.Each year, Popular Science reviews thousands of new products and innovations and chooses the top 100 winners across 10 categories. To win, a product or technology must represent a significant step forward in its category.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy's Timberline Solar roof, using the world's first nailable solar shingle, has been honored with a Popular Science Best of What's New Award in the Home category.Each year, Popular Science reviews thousands of new products and innovations and chooses the top 100 winners across 10 categories.
  • GAF Energy's Timberline Solar shingles, however, nail down just like regular asphalt roofing, thanks to a flexible thermoplastic polymer backing.
  • The company's leading product, the Timberline Solar roof system, incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof.
  • GAF Energy's products have received numerous awards and honors, including the Fast Company 2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, and an NAHB Best of IBS Award.

GAF Energy's Timberline Solar™ Named Good Housekeeping 2022 Home Renovation Award Winner

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and a leading provider of solar roofing in North America, has been honored as a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2022 Home Renovation Awards. Good Housekeeping has been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. The Home Renovation Awards are awarded after 5,000 hours of rigorous testing designed to help consumers choose the best products and services to create their dream home. GAF Energy announced the launch of Timberline Solar™ in January, and recently began construction on a new 450,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy , a Standard Industries company and a leading provider of solar roofing in North America, has been honored as a winner in Good Housekeeping 's 2022 Home Renovation Awards .
  • GAF Energy announced the launch of Timberline Solar in January, and recently began construction on a new 450,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas.
  • "Good Housekeeping has been a trusted voice for the homeowner for more than a century, so we're thrilled for Timberline Solar to be honored as one of the best home renovation products on the market," said Martin DeBono, president of GAF Energy.
  • The company's leading product, the Timberline Solar roof system, incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof.

GAF Energy's Timberline Solar™ Honored in Fast Company's 2022 Innovation by Design Awards

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and a leading provider of solar roofing in North America, has been honored in Fast Company's Innovation by Design Awards for 2022 in both the Impact and Home and Products categories. The Innovation by Design Awards honor the designers and businesses solving the most crucial problems of today and anticipating the pressing issues of tomorrow. The competition, now in its 11th year, features a range of blue-chip companies, emerging startups, and hungry young talents. It is one of the most sought-after design awards in the industry. GAF Energy announced the launch of Timberline Solar™ in January, and recently broke ground on a new 450,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy , a Standard Industriescompany and a leading provider of solar roofing in North America, has been honored in Fast Company's Innovation by Design Awards for 2022 in both the Impact and Home and Products categories.
  • The Innovation by Design Awards honor the designers and businesses solving the most crucial problems of today and anticipating the pressing issues of tomorrow.
  • GAF Energy announced the launch of Timberline Solar in January, and recently broke ground on a new 450,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas.
  • "We're thrilled to be honored and recognized as solving the world's most crucial problems through design," said Martin DeBono, president of GAF Energy.

Congressman John Carter, Mayor Josh Schroeder and Community Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking of GAF Energy's Timberline Solar™ Manufacturing Facility in Georgetown, Texas

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Friday, August 26, 2022

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Congressman John Carter was joined by Mayor Josh Schroeder, and other community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of GAF Energy's new 450,000-square foot manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas. GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and a leading provider of solar roofing in North America, is building the facility, the company's second, to meet growing demand for its award-winning Timberline Solar™ roof. Introduced earlier this year, Timberline Solar™ features the world's first nailable solar shingle and is the only roof system to directly integrate solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials. Construction is on track to be completed summer of next year, with full-operation by the end of 2023. Portman Industrial is the owner and developer of the building and ARCO/Murray is the construction partner. 

Key Points: 
  • GEORGETOWN, Texas, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Congressman John Carter was joined by Mayor Josh Schroeder, and other community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of GAF Energy's new 450,000-square foot manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas.
  • GAF Energy , a Standard Industries company and a leading provider of solar roofing in North America, is building the facility, the company's second, to meet growing demand for its award-winning Timberline Solar roof.
  • "I'm proud that GAF Energy has chosen our great community to call home and create hundreds of new manufacturing jobs right here in Georgetown.
  • "We are pleased GAF Energy selected Georgetown as their destination for their facility," Mayor Schroeder said.

GAF Energy Launches Sales of Timberline Solar™ Roof in Hawaii

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

HONOLULU, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and the leading provider of solar roofing in North America, today announced the launch of sales of its innovative Timberline Solar™ roof to Hawaii residents. Timberline Solar™ is the only system to directly integrate solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials. The system, launched earlier this year, incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar™ Energy Shingle (ES), which is assembled at GAF Energy's U.S. manufacturing and R&D facility.

Key Points: 
  • HONOLULU, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy , a Standard Industries company and the leading provider of solar roofing in North America, today announced the launch of sales of its innovative Timberline Solar roof to Hawaii residents.
  • The system, launched earlier this year , incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar Energy Shingle (ES), which is assembled at GAF Energy's U.S. manufacturing and R&D facility.
  • Hawaii residents, who have some of the highest energy costs in the country, now have access to our award-winning solar roof that can pay for both itself and the new roof over the lifetime of the solar roof," said Martin DeBono, President of GAF Energy.
  • The company's leading product, Timberline Solar, incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof.

GAF Energy Launches Sales of Timberline Solar™ Roof in Florida

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and the leading provider of solar roofing in North America, today announced the launch of sales of its innovative Timberline Solar™ roof to Florida residents. Timberline Solar™ is the only system to directly integrate solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials. This new system incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar™ Energy Shingle (ES), which is assembled at GAF Energy's U.S. manufacturing and R&D facility.

Key Points: 
  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy , a Standard Industries company and the leading provider of solar roofing in North America, today announced the launch of sales of its innovative Timberline Solar roof to Florida residents.
  • This new system incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar Energy Shingle (ES), which is assembled at GAF Energy's U.S. manufacturing and R&D facility.
  • Florida residents now have access to our award-winning solar roof," said Martin DeBono, President of GAF Energy.
  • The company's leading product, the Timberline Solar roof system, incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof.