This week, San Francisco became the first U.S. city to require that certain new buildings be built with a green roof—an eco-friendly design technique that sows plants above a roofline.

A roof recover retrofit involves installing a new, durable metal roof over an existing roof in a way that is structurally sound, non-disruptive, and cost-effective. This system enhances the roof ...

The Robbins Hunter Museum has completed a crucial restoration project on the historic Avery-Downer House. This Greek Revival masterpiece, completed in 1842, now features a newly restored roof ...

Researchers from Slovenia’s University of Ljubljana have developed a novel model for calculating energy fluxes on PV green roofs. Green roofs are rooftops that are covered with vegetation ...

A green roof will soon be coming to life on top of Norfolk Botanical Garden’s new Brock Entry Pavilion, part of the Garden of Tomorrow expansion. The rooftop will set a high bar for sustainable ...

Asphalt shingle roofs only provide full protection against hurricane winds until they are 10 years old, state officials told a panel of lawmakers on Tuesday. After they hit 10 years, degradation ...

Elmich is a trusted supplier of innovative, sustainable green roof solutions, renowned for their outstanding performance and durability. The experienced Elmich team collaborates closely with ...

In Florida, the trend of replacing shingle roofs with metal roofs is gaining attention. This shift is partly due to the durability of metal roofs, which are said to last twice as long as shingles ...

When you want to update your home's exterior, you need to pick a paint color that complements your roof instead of clashing with it. And unless you've invested in expensive Spanish tiles or metal ...

Top roofing industry officials are skeptical. They concede that asphalt shingles only last an average of 20 years in Florida and are more vulnerable than metal or clay and concrete tiles to being ...

Top roofing industry officials are skeptical. They concede that asphalt shingles only last an average of 20 years in Florida and are more vulnerable than metal or clay and concrete tiles to being ...