GAF Materials Corporation plants nationwide recently secured multiple awards given by the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA), an organization representing the majority of North America's asphalt roofing manufacturing companies and their raw material suppliers.
Architects, project managers and building owners now have a convenient regional source for independent field testing, forensic evaluation, inspection, and commissioning of the performance of the building envelope with Architectural Testing’s new regional office in Houston.
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) announced the results of the Association’s prestigious Accident Prevention Contest. In 2009, 98 facilities participated in the contest.
GAF-Elk has announced the addition of two new colors to its popular Camelot Lifetime Designer Shingle series. In an effort to keep up with current trends and meet customer demands, GAF-Elk has added Riverstone Grey and Sunset Slate to the nine existing color choices.
The United States Department of Energy has awarded $1.2 million to Dow Corning Corporation to develop an insulating facade system that may significantly increase the energy efficiency of commercial buildings.
Carlisle SynTec, a manufacturer of single-ply roofing materials, recently announced the launch of a new micro-site that provides information about improving a building’s efficiency with an EPDM roof.