Roofing Articles
What Are Evaporative Cooling Systems?
If you read this blog, you are very aware of the proliferation of solar panel roofs, reflective white roofs, and garden roofs, but there is another option that is gaining traction as well: evaporative cooling systems. Evaporation and its cooling effects have been utilized by cultures dating back to ancient times. The easiest way to…
Cool Roofing Beats Summer Heat
Cool Roofing Solutions for the Summertime Heat White Roofs Keep Buildings Cooler Cool roofing beats summer heat. Eco-friendly roofing materials are not a fad. White, or reflective, roofs have been in use for the past 20 years. Commonly referred to as “cool roofing”, they have been designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than…
Save Money and the Planet with Green Building
We’d like to share this interesting infographic on all the ways it pays to go green! Save Money and the Planet with Green Building. (Taken from www.Lineshapespace.com) If you are looking for a New Jersey commercial roofing contractor, please call us today at or complete our online consultation form.
Preventing Problems with Roof Maintenance
Roofing Maintenance may not be on the top of most property managers’ To Do list, but it should be. At JDR, we often hear, “Out of sight, out of mind”–until there is a major leak or damage occurs to the inside of a building. Preventing Problems with Roof Maintenance saves money, time, and aggravation. Consider…
Wind-Vented Roof Systems
Unlike other systems that rely on fasteners, adhesives or ballast, a wind-vented roof system is a roofing system that takes advantage of negative pressure or the wind to help secure the roof. The harder the wind blows across your roof, the tighter it holds down. Wind vented roof systems are gaining popularity with contractors; there…
Green Roof Success
Green roof success for your commercial building depends on several factors including: your specific goals for the roof, architectural factors, location, and maintenance. A green roof, or garden roof, is a supplemental system that covers a flat roof with a layer of vegetation. Architects and roofers involved in green building know the proven benefits: retaining…
How To Choose a Commercial Roofing Contractor
How to choose a commercial roofing contractor can be an overwhelming process. Your building’s roof system is an important investment; it protects all your interior assets. Additionally, major damage to your building’s roof can affect business and your bottom line. Below is a quick check-list to help you evaluate potential roofers, so you can choose…
What is Leed Certification?
What is Leed Certification? LEED Certification is increasingly popular in the Construction Industry. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as an objective certification program, intended to promote eco-friendly methods of construction. LEED certifies buildings that score high on a standardized scoring model…
What is Daylighting?
Daylighting is a popular new trend in Commercial Roofing. You may have heard the term in conjunction with green building and sustainable architecture. So: What is daylighting? Daylighting is the illumination of buildings by natural light, often using skylights and other openings to provide effective internal lighting without the use of electricity. This practice not…
Annual Green Roof Industry Survey
The 2013 Annual Green Roof Industry Survey was released this week by the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) Association. They are dedicated to the development of the green roof industry throughout the U.S. and Canada. Each year they gather information from members and other interested parties to determine trends in Green roofing. The findings…
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