Remodeling: Roofing + Siding

Off the Rack: CertainTeed Apollo Solar Roofing System

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:54:28 EST

At just 12 pounds, these solar roofing modules don't require structural reinforcement and stilll resist wind uplift.

Smog-Eating Roof Tile From MonierLifetile

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:37:42 EST

Help improve air quality around a home with roofing tiles that neutralize pollutants.

Monier LifeTile StrongSeal Underlayment

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:37:01 EST

Eligible for LEED points, StrongSeal roofing underlayment is made from recycled tire rubber.

Trestlewood Picklewood Siding

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:52:56 EST

Picklewood Siding is crafted from salvaged vat staves used to produce pickles, vinegar, and other foods around North America in the 1800s.

Tapco Group InSpire Roofing Composite Slate Tile

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:59:49 EST

InSpire Roofing composite slate is the only blended-color tile available, the maker says.

Steel Siding and Metal Roofing Gaining Attention

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:59:37 EST

For one Minnesota remodeler, client interest in durability and sustainability is driving sales of steel siding and metal roofing.

CertainTeed Landmark Solaris Reflective Asphalt Shingles

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:46:05 EST

Eligible for a 30% tax credit up to $1,500, Landmark Solaris reflective asphalt roofing shingles help reduce energy costs by lowering the temperature of a home's roof.

Product Extra: Going Green

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:35:39 EST

New green products from Xylem, Benjamin Moore, Panasonic, Hide-A-Hose, Englert, QuadraFire, and Sustainable Flooring

New + Notable: Solar Panels, Bark Siding, and More

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:37:45 EST

Green building products from Huvco, Highland Craftsmen, Morso, and more.

Longevity, Durability, and Recyclability Make Metal Roofing a Good Choice for Sustainable Building

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:37:09 EST

There is a house in Omaha, Neb., that is unlike any other in the state—perhaps the country. Built under HUD's Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), this "Concept Home" is loaded with 60 of the best technologies and products home building has to offer and is seen as a model for the future of home construction. The roof the agency chose to use on the house is made from metal.

New + Notable

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:36:32 EST

Kohler. The industry’s first one-piece, 1.0-gpf, high-efficiency toilet with pressure assist technology, the San Raphael Pressure Lite uses compressed air to propel water for strong flushing power. According to the firm, the toilet, which carries the EPA WaterSense label, can save a household of four 7,000 to 10,000 gallons of water a year versus a standard 1.6-gpf model. The unit has Comfort Height seating and an elongated bowl. 800.456.4537.

Filling a void in the green roof market

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:03:54 EST

A few years ago, Ann Marzano's home needed a new roof. Environmentally conscious, she wanted to avoid asphalt or cedar, but her local homeowner's association wouldn't allow metal. After researching alternatives, she came up with synthetic slate, a durable rubber composite made mostly from recycled tires that provided the traditional look her NIMBY neighbors demanded.