Archive for November, 2009

Independence Day: Solar Power + Metal Roofing

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Independence is a core value in the American character. We take pride in the belief that we can stand alone and be self-sufficient. So why shouldn’t we ask the same of our buildings?

As renewable energy technology continues to develop and net-zero energy buildings become more feasible, it’s no longer impossible to envision a future where buildings of all kinds can power themselves and stand on their own. For example, we’re seeing more examples of buildings incorporating rooftop solar photovoltaic arrays to offset their own power use. (more…)

Petersen Metal Roof Panels Selected to Retrofit Community College Roof

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

NWCC-blogPAC Metal Roofing Panels used to replace a badly leaking architectural shingle roof  at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville, AR.  “We get lots of wind in the area and every time a storm would come through, we would lose shingles,” said Jim Lay, construction manager for the college.  “So in our master plan, we decided to use metal on all future roof installations.”

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