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Next-Generation Roofing Systems for Commercial Structures

CCR Magazine

Commercial roofing has evolved rapidly in recent times, offering more than just a shield against the elements. Builders now prioritize materials and systems designed to last longer, reduce maintenance needs, and perform under extreme conditions. Beyond comfort, they cut cooling costs significantly while minimizing environmental impact.

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Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes

The Pro Builder

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

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Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes

The Pro Builder

But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP).

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Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels

The Pro Builder

Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. Instead, a simple pulley system and a couple of workers can maneuver and place the panels onsite.

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Wildfire-resistant roofing: Insights from a firefighter-turned-expert

Construction Specifier

Four types of roofing materials side-by-side: solar panels, metal roofing, asphalt shingles, and clay tiles. Leveraging his experience as a firefighter, Keeler described the common vulnerabilities in roofing materials that lead to home ignition during wildfires. Aluminum would be the primary roof covering which is a factor.

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Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes

The Pro Builder

Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:24 As California’s wildfires rage and major home insurers pull out of the state , the rising risk of home fires isn’t being helped by conventional construction, says Scott Long. How to Build a Home That Won’t Combust? Villa home.

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Synthetic Roofing Industry Leaders Form New PEPA Alliance

CCR Magazine

This strategic partnership unites three of the leading innovators in the synthetic roofing sector with a shared commitment to advancing resilient, sustainable and high-performance roofing materials. We are thrilled to join forces with like-minded industry leaders, said Adam Brantman, President of BRAVA.