Clay, slate, asphalt, metal and now glass roofing? …Apparently so. After being nominated last year for Hottest New Material at the North Building Fair (Nordbygg), Swedish company SolTech Energy has received the 2010 Gold Medal for their glass tile roofing system. The innovative glass tile system traps heat from the sun and funnels it to… Continue reading »
Sep
18
Top Headlines In Roofing News
Making news in the roofing industry: 1. Industry-First Photovoltaic Training for Roofing Contractors from CertainTeed CertainTeed has launched a training program for their new EnerGen Solar Roofing System, a pre-packaged kit that can be installed along with asphalt shingles, for roofing contractors looking to add solar to their service profile. 2. Designer Roofing Materials Reduce… Continue reading »
Sep
14
Will Solar Shingles Replace Asphalt
Move Over Racked Solar Panels, Solar Shingles Are The New Kid On The Block Early adopters of solar technology have been installing solar panels to rooftops of residential homes for a number of years now, most of which at a relatively steep cost. But as supply and demand for alternative energy sources continues to rise,… Continue reading »
