TPO Repair Tips

Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membranes are desirable due to their durability and hot-air weldable seams. And while they are highly resistant to tears, impacts, and punctures, they are not immune to these building-damaging flaws.

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Safely Sustainable

With the flash of a fire or the rising waters of a flood, your hard work in the green arena could be gone. Traditional insurance policies may not replace all of your expensive green equipment or pick up the tab for your LEED recertification when you rebuild.

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DOE Announces Advanced Energy Design Guides
The DOE has announced the release of the first Advanced Energy Design Guide (AEDG), designed to assist architects and engineers in the design of energy efficient office buildings.Click here for complete article…

Greening Your Building for LEED Certification If starting a new building project, it is prudent to choose a building location with LEED in mind. If renovating or updating, consider partnering with an expert design firm and contractor who can help advise you on the right steps toward achieving LEED certification. Click here for complete article…

Are Biofuels Ethical?
The race to develop biofuels is on, and an article in the current issue of Global Change Biology Bioenergy is taking a look at ethical issues and questions surrounding the rapid rise of this emerging energy.
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Roofing Resources: Seven Tips You Can't Do Without
If you've been charged with roofing maintenance, it may be time to hit the books and check out some of the roofing resources available. Click here for complete article …

Roofing Commodities: Then and Now
As roofing practices evolve, so does the marketplace.
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NASA Sustainability Base The NASA Sustainability Base, scheduled to occupy in April/May of 2011, is an interesting examination of sustainability. Click here for complete article …

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