Cool Roof Calculator
To get the most accurate calculation of heat reduction and savings for your building, use the Cool Roof Calculator designed by Oakridge National Laboratories.

Energy Star Energy Savings Calculator
Calculate how much more you'll spend if you don't install an IB roof on your home or building.

Vinyl Roofing Systems - High Performance Over a Long Life (PDF 29kb)
Technology employed worldwide for more than 40 years.

U.S. Department of Energy Photovoltaic Guide (PDF 764kb)
An easy guide to the new generation of solar power.

Environmental Profile: Vinyl Roofing Membranes (PDF 717kb)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized certain vinyl roofing manufacturers as Charter Partners of the ENERGY STAR Roof Products Program for their commitment to continue to develop products that exceed current energy-efficiency criteria and to further the market's acceptance of these products.

Sustainability News - Spring 2005 (PDF 168kb)
Green roofs can provide additional green space and mitigate environmental degradation related to an ever increasing amount of impervious surfaces.

IB Environmental Fact Sheet (PDF 788kb)

LEED Points Overview (PDF 233kb)

Vinyl Products Can Contribute Building Sustainability
Available evidence shows that vinyl products can contribute to the environmental performance of sustainable buildings... vinyl has a place in 'green' buildings."

PVC recycling on the rise, demand outweighs the supply

The Construction Specifier Advertorial - December, 2007 (PDF 148kb)
The sustainable, green roofing solution that stands the test of time.

Web Exclusive Case Study! Longhouse Features Garden Roof

Cool Roofing: The Modern Garden Roof
Exploring the Benefits and Construction Applications of a Green Roof.

Roofing Contractor - Manufacturer Spotlight 2008 (PDF 241kb)
The sustainable, green roofing solution that stands the test of time.

Tech Viewpoint: Observations from the Field (PDF 303kb)
The current evolution of TPO membrane and potential problems.

Collection of Articles on TPO (PDF 1380kb)
A collection of articles from industry wide associations and trade publications, MRCA, RSI Magazine & WSRCA, in which all are stating various concerns of TPO Membranes.

Target Corporation Corporate Responsibility Report (PDF 102kb)
Read why the Target Corporation has abandoned using TPO roofing membranes on their stores.

MRCA & NRCA Fire Test of EPDM & TPO Membranes (PDF 316kb)

Roofing Asphalt: Quality and Supply (PDF 286kb)

Predictions of Major Changes in the Cost of Asphalt (PDF 617kb)

Design Flexibility with Vinyl Roofing Systems (PDF 28kb)
Architects and specifiers who have selected vinyl roofing membranes know it is not unusual for worry-free performance and complex roof curvatures of other stunning lines and details to converge in one project.

Vinyl Roofing as a Cool Roofing System (PDF 56kb)
Reduced aire conditioning demand. Lower surrounding air temperature, or “heat island” effect. What building product can deliver both of these features to the environmentally-conscious specifier?