GenFlex practices Energy Action Month all year

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President Obama declared October Energy Action Month as part of an overall federal agency initiative to reduce energy consumption. Every year, commercial buildings represent nearly one-fifth of all U.S. energy consumption, according to the Department of Energy. In the commercial sector, the top three end uses of energy consumption include space heating, lighting and space cooling. Combined, these three components represent approximately...

Just how strong is your commercial roof

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The roof is often times your building’s first layer of defense against the weather elements, standing up to extreme UV light, heavy snow, and rain. Even a regular maintenance trip to the roof can result in something being dropped on the surface. Common punctures to your roof can happen in a variety of ways with objects hitting the roof at high and low rates of speed. Single-ply membranes do not have a hard exterior layer, so they may...

GenFlex launches “GenFlex University” – Online, Interactive Roofing Education Tool

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GenFlex launched of an exciting new resource: GenFlex University / an online education resource available through the GenFlex website. GenFlex University is offered free to roofing industry professionals – at GenFlex.com/university. New courses are available including EPDM Roofing Systems, Thermoplastic Roofing Systems, and Roofing Insulation and Cover Boards. Each interactive course features audio and text, graphics,...

FM Codes GenFlex TPO

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FM Codes – GenFlex EPDM FM # PDF DWG Detail Name FM 1-60 PDF DWG GenFlex TPO FM 1-60 72″ Row Spacing at 18″ o.c. FM 1-60 PDF DWG GenFlex TPO FM 1-60 90″ Row Spacing at 12″ o.c. Wide Weld FM 1-60 PDF DWG GenFlex TPO FM 1-60 114″ Row Spacing at 12″ o.c. FM 1-60 PDF DWG GenFlex TPO FM 1-60 114″ Row Spacing at 6″ o.c. FM 1-60 PDF DWG GenFlex TPO FM 1-60 142″ Row Spacing...

Press Release: New EZ TPO Peel & Stick

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GenFlex Roofing launches new and improved low-temperature EZ TPO Peel & Stick membrane: Extends the roofing installation window for contractors down to 20 degrees Fahrenheit INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., February 12, 2015 – GenFlex Roofing Systems, a leading supplier of single-ply commercial roofing products, has introduced an enhanced self-adhesive technology for its EZ TPO Peel & Stick membrane. The new adhesive formula offers twice the...

Select the right roofing materials to ensure longevity

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Harsh weather elements, quality of roofing materials and regular maintenance all have an impact on the longevity of your building’s roof. As the cold weather settles in across much of the country, the extreme weather conditions serve as a reminder to why selecting the appropriate roofing material can save you in the long run. Not all roofing products are made equal. Depending on the climate your region typically deals with, you may need...

October is energy action month

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The U.S. Department of Energy has named October Energy Action Month, asking federal agencies to highlight efforts to save energy throughout government, while encouraging the public to do the same. At GenFlex, we like to think of every month as an energy action month – our roofing products contribute to more energy-efficient schools, offices, factories and more. For example, GenFlex polyiso insulation boards deliver a higher R-value per...

Technology brings mobility to construction industry

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For better or worse, our smartphones and other devices have made multi-tasking mandatory for many of us. Whether it’s returning an e-mail in the grocery aisle or writing a proposal in the doctor’s waiting room, our ‘office’ is wherever we happen to be – and the construction industry is no different. For example, more and more construction professionals are doing research on the go: The use of mobile devices has jumped...

It’s not too early to plan for harsh weather, starting at the top: Part 1

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For many of us, last winter is still a recent – and unpleasant – memory. But as we head into fall, it’s already time to start planning for another blast of icy reality across much of the country. Forecasters are predicting another visit from the dreaded ‘Polar Vortex’ across the Midwest and Northeast as soon as September, and the Rockies could also be in line for earlier-than-usual snowfalls. And even though the South may avoid...

As kids head back to school, GenFlex puts roofing on the lesson plan

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As hard as it is to believe, fall is here – across the country, most kids have finished mourning the end of summer vacation and have settled into the routine of a new school year. For more than 14 million students in our K-12 public schools, the fall semester means coming back to a building that doesn’t meet basic construction codes, is overcrowded, or both. As parents, this is cause for alarm – as part of the commercial roofing...