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GenFlex hits it out of the park with Charlotte Knights’ baseball stadium
The 2014 season was an exciting one for the Charlotte Knights, the triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Along with the action on the diamond, it was the start of a new era for the franchise – the inaugural season in the team’s brand-new home, BB&T Ballpark. The $55 million, state-of-the-art stadium was a hit with fans, who came in record numbers to see the Knights face down International League opposition. The team led all of minor league baseball in attendance, drawing 687,715 attendees to its 71 games, including 31 sellouts.[1] The Ballpark also served as the neutral site host of the Triple-A National Championship Game, and gathered rave reviews from beyond the Knights’ fan base – Stadium Journey magazine...
read moreRoofing industry growth looks promising for 2015
As a whole, the commercial construction industry noticed an increase in new building activity throughout much of 2014, and positive momentum is expected to continue through 2015. The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) predict a continued rebound for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries this year. This is particularly true in segments related to U.S. energy and industrial production, according to a recent NRCA feature (“ABC forecasts continued construction industry growth in 2015”). Specifically, ABC expects nonresidential construction spending to grow by approximately 7.5 percent in 2015, driven primarily by power, lodging, office space and manufacturing. “Contractors should continue to...
read moreSpring is just around the corner, roof inspections should be top of mind
The worst of winter appears to be behind us, and now is the time to start focusing on preventative roofing maintenance. Snow falls were extremely heavy in many parts of the country; with spring precipitation on the way, this is the time to address minor concerns before they become major problems. In general, it is recommended to perform at least two roof inspections a year. Your roof inspection should start with the basics, including clearing any debris off the roof that is left over from winter. In the case of TPO and other reflective membranes, this cleaning can be especially important in areas with hot, sunny summers. Clearing away dirt and discoloration maintains white roofs’ solar reflectance and energy efficiency; an...
read moreGenFlex launched new Self-Adhered TPO membrane at IRE
GenFlex used one of the largest roofing expos in the world, the 2015 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in New Orleans, to launch an industry-first adhesive technology. The GenFlex EZ TPO Peel & Stick™ membrane is the first ever self-adhered TPO system that can be installed in temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit and as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This improved self-adhesive formula gives roofers a much wider installation window – for more productive, profitable crews. “The Peel & Stick membrane has been a great time-saver for contractors – no more hauling buckets of adhesive around the job site, mixing and waiting for flash off,” said Eric Ziemba, General Manager for GenFlex. “But what makes this a game...
read moreTwo Virginia high schools trust roofing needs to GenFlex
An estimated one third of educational facilities need extensive repairs and renovations, according to the National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. General Accounting Office. School administrators and facility managers are continually looking for best fit solutions for building maintenance needs while meeting long-term durability and operational costs. Two high schools in Virginia found themselves in need of new roofing systems that could stand up to the test of time, while providing the schools with the added benefits of energy efficiency. They found a reliable partner in GenFlex Roofing Systems. School administrators from Union High School and Central High School in Southwest Virginia were pushing forward on an...
read moreBuilding codes continuously improving energy efficiency standards
The trend of increasing commercial building energy efficiency is not going away anytime soon. More regulations and building codes are setting new standards for new construction projects. Energy efficiency is important to a building’s long-term maintenance and operating costs, making it extremely important to building owners and facility managers. In 2014, the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) increased the Long Term Thermal Resistance (LTTR) values of polyiso roof insulation. Changes became a priority after more advanced testing methods were adopted that better predicted thermal performance over time. The changes to LTTR values came about in order to provide a comprehensive approach resulting in...
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