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Bringing together nature and architecture
By Emma Peterson. Check out the nine new colorways from Newpoint Concrete Roof Tiles! When it comes time for a home- or building-owner to choose a new roof, there are many factors for them to consider. What type of roof will perform well in their area? What styles do they like? What ...
Head south with CRRC this June
By Emma Peterson. Kick off your summer with the Cool Roof Rating Council’s annual meeting on June 11, 2025! The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)’s annual meeting is back for another year! The CRRC’s annual meeting is a great opportunity for professionals across the industry to learn about the latest cool roof ...
Earth Day 2025: 12.9 million pounds of waste recycled at DaVinci® Roofscapes in 13 years
By DaVinci Roofscape. DaVinci® Roofscapes continues record-breaking recycling efforts. During the past 13 years, DaVinci® Roofscapes, a division of Westlake Royal Building Products™ USA Inc. has reprocessed more than 12.9 million pounds of polymer scrap materials. In conjunction with the upcoming Earth Day on April 22, the composite slate and shake roofing ...
DaVinci® Roofscapes breaks own record recycling polymer waste in 2024
By DaVinci Roofscapes. At DaVinci, every pound of polyethylene scrap generated by the company’s expansive manufacturing operation goes into repurposed product. During the past 13 years, DaVinci® Roofscapes, a division of Westlake Royal Building Products™ USA Inc. has reprocessed more than 12.9 million pounds of polymer scrap materials. In conjunction with the upcoming ...
Sing, dance, donate: Fundraising for roofing research
By Emma Peterson. Invest in the future of resilient roofing by supporting RICOWI Foundation’s 2025 Challenge Grant! The Roofing Industry Committee On Weather Issues (RICOWI) is a nonprofit corporation devoted to researching weather topics such as wind uplift and hail impact. Their work, which was founded in collaboration with Oak Ridge National ...
RICOWI announces formation of Wildfire Resistant Roofing Committee with support from Westlake Royal Building Products
The committee will focus on analyzing the performance of roofing materials and designs in the face of wildfires, and adapting building codes to improve the resilience of roofing systems across the United States. RICOWI, Inc. (Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc.) is excited to announce the formation of the Wildfire ...
Westlake Royal Building Products™ introduces Citadel™ PRO self-adhered poly-coated base sheet
Roofing underlayment solution provides advanced weather protection and simple installation for the Florida market. Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has introduced Citadel PRO, a self-adhered poly-coated base sheet that provides superior protection and simplified installation for roofers, when compared to mechanically fastened base sheets. Citadel PRO, ...
Why 2025 is a pivotal year for the roofing industry
By Dani Sheehan. From shifting insurance policies to economic pressures and evolving customer expectations, staying ahead means staying informed. The roofing industry is at a crossroads in 2025, with economic pressures, regulatory changes and shifting consumer expectations reshaping the landscape. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, the live Coffee Conversations, sponsored ...
Top February articles: Tradeshow season and industry expertise
By Emma Peterson. Check out what The Coffee Shops™ readers have been interested in this month! For the roofing and construction industries, February is the heart of the famous “tradeshow season.” The Coffee Shops™ crew has loved going from event to event, catching up with colleagues, meeting new friends and learning about ...
Coffee Conversations LIVE at IRE 2025 - Day 2 - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese, Eric Miller of Westlake Royal Building Products and Piers Dormeyer of EagleView. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Here at the IRE in San ...
