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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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Cool Roof Coating Project Aids in Energy Savings


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World Water Day: Showcase Your Conservation Efforts

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Myths About Green Roofs

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Green Roof Installation, Inspection and Maintenance

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Window of Opportunity Opens for Recyclable Roofing

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How the Music City Center's Green Roof Revolutionizes Sustainability in Commercial Buildings

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Enhance Energy Performance with Metal Roofing

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Green Roof Delivers Sustainability Benefits for Javits Center

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Cool Path to Energy-Saving Opportunities

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Green Roofs See Several Benefits

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The Benefits of Blue Roofs

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Preventive Maintenance Best Practices for Roof Care

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Understanding the Benefits of Metal in Commercial Buildings

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High-Performance Exteriors Provide Long-Term Energy Efficiency

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When Hurricanes Strike Will Your Building Be Prepared?

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Roofing That Enhances Employee Health and Wellness

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Building Exteriors Enhance Resilience Against Extreme Weather

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In New York City, Tough Rules Target Emissions from Large Buildings

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Facilities Near Runways May Promote Bird Strikes

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Are Cool Roofs Beneficial in Cold Climates?

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How Cool Roofs Promote Energy Savings, Cooler Cities

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8 Tips for Roofing Preventive Maintenance Inspections

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Roof Inspections: Establishing a Plan

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Requirements for a Façade Inspection

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How to Ensure a Successful Façade Inspection

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Beyond Waterproofing: How to Ensure Long-Term Roof Life

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Seven-Year Study Shows Gains and Losses of Energy-Saving Roofs

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Green Roofs and Their Benefit to IAQ

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Metal and Drones: Roofing Maintenance Innovations

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Blue and Solar: Environmental Innovations In Roofing

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Innovations in Green Roofs Bring Benefits

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5 Keys To Good Metal Roof and Wall System Design

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9 Ways Green Roofs Bring Greener Cities, Buildings

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How the Building Exterior Affects HVAC Energy Efficiency

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Water Watch: City Embraces Stormwater Management

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How To Conduct a Proper Roof Inspection

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Roofing Inspections, Maintenance Can Prevent Leaks

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3 Steps To Protecting Roofs From Stormy Weather

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Protecting Roofs From Heavy Winds

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Winter Is Coming: Protecting Roofs From Heavy Snow

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Advances in Technology Bring Innovations in Metal Buildings, Roofs

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3 Steps To Retrofitting Flat Roofs Into Pitched Metal Roofs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Warranties Give Facilities an Added Layer of Protection

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Preventive Measures Can Keep Roof Warranties in Compilance

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Green on Top: New Standard for Vegetative Roofs

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Roofing: University Finds Opportunity in Vegetative Roofs

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Roofing: Managing Vegetative Roofs After Installation

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Roofing: Maximizing Benefits of Vegetative Roofs

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SIDEBAR: Water Efficiency Measures at Project Legacy

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Determining The Condition of a Roof

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Bade Roofing: Roof Coating Systems Offer Multiple Benefits

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3 Ways to Boost Building Envelope Performance

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Latest Roofing Trends: Is Blue the New Green?

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International Roofing Expo Continues To Grow, Challenge Conventional Wisdom

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Green Roofs Grow Globally

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Maintenance Personnel, Trees, Snow Loads Can Hurt Roof

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Protecting Your Roof against Damaging Winter Weather

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Repairing or Replacing Metal Roof and Wall Systems

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Weather Protection a Basic in Metal Roofing Repair or Replacement

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Proper Design of Joints and Other Sheet Metal Panel Challenges

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Test Your Knowledge of Roof Design, Repair, Maintenance

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More Misconceptions about Roofing Repairs, Inspections, Warranties

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Check Your Knowledge of Roof Blisters, Insulation, Low-Slope Design

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Weather-Proofed Windows and Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Common Problems With Metal Roof Systems

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Green Roofs as Sustainable Design Possibilities

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What Facility Managers Need To Understand About Ice Dams

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Materials on Roof Surface Can Build Energy Efficiency

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Target Heat Loss at Walls, Roofs to Boost Building Performance

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Another Ice Dam Option: Snow Melt Systems

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Stopping Ice Dams: Super-Insulated Roofs and Snow Melt Systems

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Ice Dams: Underlayment and Metal Roofs Can Protect Against Problems

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Ventilated Roofs Can Prevent Ice Dams

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Roof Inspections Also Spot Deteriorated Flashings, Unauthorized Leak Repairs

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Roof Inspections Spot Maintenance, Drainage, Vandalism Problems

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Common Problems Found During Roof Inspections

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First Steps When Considering a Green Roof For An Existing Facility

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Green Roof Types For Particular Buildings

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Energy Benefits of Green Roofs

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Green Roofs Incentives and Rebates

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Showcase Products: Metal Buildings

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5 More Metal Building System Considerations

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Improvement In Metal Building Systems Performance, Appearance Offers Facility Managers More Options

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Five Considerations For Planning Use Of Metal Building Systems

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How Vegetative Roofs Extend Service Life

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New Developments Make Metal Roof And Wall Systems More Versatile Options

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Metal Wall Systems Are Becoming More Acceptable Option

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Metal Roofs Are Natural Partner For Solar Power Systems

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CEIR's RoofPoint System Helps Facility Managers Evaluate Roof Efficiency, Durability

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Ultimate Goal of CEIR's RoofPoint System is to Guide All Phases of Roofing Projects

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RoofPoint System is Rooted in Good Roofing Design Principles

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RoofPoint System Offers Alternative to LEED Certification

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RoofPoint Rating System Helps Define Real Roofing Sustainability

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RoofPoint System Calls for Roofing Durability

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RoofPoint System Offers Measurable Goals

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Cool Roofs an Option For Almost Any Facility

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Cool Roofs Can Provide Big Savings in Conjunction With Other Systems

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Cool Roof Rebates, Incentives Can Vary By Region, Political Climate

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Aging Infrastructure Can Drive Cool Roof Rebates

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Storm Damage Requires Dome Replacement of Sporting Venue

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Upgrading to a More Structured Roofing System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof-Specification Decision: PVC or Sprayed Foam

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Roofing Technological Advances

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Why Are Green Roofs Environmentally Responsible?

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Metal Roof and Wall Systems Prove Durable, Cost Effective

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Metal Roofs Much Improved From Earlier Generations

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Roofing Inventory Assesses Conditions, Repair Needs

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Roofing: District Revamps Preventive Maintenance Program

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Roof Replacement: Consider Safety Hazards, Impact on Occupants

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Roof Replacement: Conduct Inventory and Analysis of Conditions

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Research Shows the Benefits of Cool Roofs for Building Energy Savings

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Research Shows Cool Roofs Have Benefits at City and Global Levels

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The Three Levels of Cool Roof Benefits

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Keeping An Eye on Roofing Details

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Vegetative Roofs Moderate Interior Building Temperatures

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Green Building Design and Fire Safety

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Testing Your Metal: What You Need to Know About Metal Roofs

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Vegetative Roofs: How to Ensure a Leak-Proof System

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Vegetative Roofs: Pay Attention to Structure, Plants, Rooftop Access

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Vegetative Roofs: How to Waterproof the System

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What Metrics to Look at For Exterior Energy Efficiency

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Energy-Conservation Program: HVAC, Lighting, Roofing with Sean Arnold

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How Wind Damages Roofs

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Hail, Ice, Snow Can Damage Roofs

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Roof Coatings: LEED, Energy Star and the Cool Roof Rating Council

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Roof Coatings: What is the Annual Savings Potential?

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Roof Coatings: Steps for Adhesion Tests

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Building Envelopes: Inspection Requirements for EIFS

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Photovoltaic Roofs: Questions About Economics, Physical Structure

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Photovoltaic Roofs: What is the ROI?

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TPO Roof Replaces Leaking Inverted Roof-Membrane Assembly System

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Strategies for Attaching Insulation to Roof Decks

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Roof Assessment: Five Key Questions

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Roofing Projects: What is in the Specifications?

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What Comes After LEED Certification?

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Roof Coatings: New Set of Specification Questions

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Roof Coatings: Advanced Formulations Improve Durability

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Roof Coatings: Pay Attention to Green Claims

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Roof Coatings: Online Calculators Quantify Energy Savings

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What are the Benefits of Vegetative Roofs?

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Vegetative Roofs: A Look at the Disadvantages

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Specification Tips for Extensive and Intensive Vegetative Roofs

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Vegetative Roofs: Secondary Components Include Root Barriers and Vapor Retarders

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Vegetative Roofs: Ensuring Proper Design and Installation

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Vegetative Roofs: Pay Attention to Base Flashing and Penetrations

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How to Inspect Built-Up Roofing Systems

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Standing-Seam Metal Roofs Provide Anchor for Rooftop Equipment

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Standing-Seam Systems: Follow Rules for Handling Penetrations

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Metal Roofs: Use EPDM Rubber Pipe Flashings Around Vents, Pipe Supports

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Building Envelope: A Maintenance Checklist

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Understanding Metal Roofs

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LEED Principle: Stormwater Management and Roofing

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PRODUCT FOCUS: Sustainable Roofing

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Roofing Systems Impact Heating, Cooling Loads

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Vegetative and Photovoltaic Roofing Systems Emerge as Sustainability Leaders

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Cool Roofs: Reflectivity Matters

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Asphalt Roofs Provide Waterproofing for Vegetative Systems

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Adding Vegetated Roofs To An Existing Building

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Garden Roofs Bring the Green

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Green Roof Systems Explained

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What You Need To Know About Flat Roof Coatings

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Picking A Cool Roof: SRI Index Is Key

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How to Measure Exterior Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vegetative Roofs: Assess Building's Load-Bearing Capacity

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Vegetative Roofs: Modular vs. Built In Place

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Green-Roof Maintenance: Irrigation, Weeding, Fertilizing

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Cool Roof Rebates Explained

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Cool Roof Standards

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Green Roofs LEED to Multiple Benefits

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Financial Benefits Of Green Roofs

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Extensive or Intensive? Green Roofs Explained

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Green Roof Tips: Roof Structure and Maintenance

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Green Roof Professional Certification Program Announced

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Reflective Roofs and Insulation Fuel Energy Efficiency

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Defining Green Roofs: Go Beyond Vegetative Systems

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Energy Savings From the Outside In

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Cool Roofs Can Generate Healthy Energy Savings

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Your Garden Variety Roof

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Raising the Roof (Performance)

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EPA, District of Columbia Agree to Go Green

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Beyond Myths To Solutions

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Making Roof Coatings Work

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How Metal Roofing and Walls Stand Up

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Good incentive

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Single-Ply Solutions

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Inspection Insights: A Closer Look at Built-Up Roofs

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Report Examines Energy Savings from Ballasted Roofs

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Roof Inspections: A Closer Look

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Roof Coatings and Cold Weather

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In conjunction with the Cool Roof Rating Council
Making Cool Roofs Pay

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White Roof Coatings Can Boost Roof Longevity, Association Says

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Evaluating Vinyl Roofing

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Managing Assets — When They’re Overhead

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Roof Coatings in a New Light

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in conjunction with the Cool Roof Rating Council
Top-Level Technology


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with input from the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA)
EPDM Comes of Age


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Be Cool, Pay Less

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Flexible Membranes Come of Age