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In a Northwestern college town, an historic venue plays a contemporary role in helping a community—and the arts—to thrive. But when wear and weather necessitate a new roof, a practical, affordable, immediate solution became critical.

How Solaris® Cool Roof Technology is helping a Northern California Roofing Contractor meet homeowner demands and sustainability goals

A comprehensive preview of upcoming trends in the home building and renovation industry. 

In June 2022, Saint-Gobain North America, and its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Canada, announced plans to invest $126 million CAD to upgrade equipment at its Montreal gypsum wallboard manufacturing facility in Sainte-Catherine, Quebec, which will reduce the facility’s carbon emissions by 44,000 metric tonnes/year, the equivalent of taking 14,000 cars off the road, and reduce the site’s energy usage by 30%. In addition, these upgrades will transition the plant away from fossil fuels to solely being powered by renewable energy from Hydro-Quebec, making it the first “net zero-carbon” wallboard plant in North America and only the second in the world after another Saint-Gobain facility in Norway. Construction to allow for equipment upgrades will begin this summer and the project will be completed by end of 2024.

In 2004, the Upper School Building at Trinity Academy in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, was one of the first in the country to have a Flintlastic SA, completely self-adhered low-slope roof system installed. Twenty years later, this roof stands as one of the oldest of its kind in service, faithfully fulfilling its purpose of safeguarding the school and its students. 

When envisioning its new Philadelphia headquarters, EMD Performance Materials demanded a functionality that served the science and tech company's collaborative spirit, and an openness that inspired its employees to think big.

See how EMD uses our symphony products 

See our Decoustics products in the Emerson Auditorium!