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Take the Guesswork Out of an FM Approved Roof

RoofNav, FM Approvals' Web-based tool for roofing professionals, is a complimentary offering from FM Approvals. This exciting product takes the guesswork out of configuring an FM Approved roofing system, leaving you to focus on what matters most: your business.

RoofNav puts all the roofing-related information from the Approval Guide and related installation recommendations from relevant FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets at your fingertips-anytime, anywhere.

A unique password-protected product, RoofNav offers roofing professionals step-by-step guidance on how to identify, configure and install various roofing assemblies and components that comply with FM Approvals roofing standards. Architects, consultants, designers, specifiers and contractors can easily:

  • Configure and install FM Approved roofs and roofing assemblies
  • Determine hail/wind-uplift/fire ratings specific to your project
  • Produce accurate installation guidelines
  • Access the latest FM Approvals information
  • Identify available substitute products that meet FM Approvals requirements
  • Work anytime, anywhere via the Internet
FM Global
http://www.fmglobal.com/

Roofing Systems for Northern vs. Southern Climates

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Carlisle is a roofing company that provides a wide variety of roofing systems and solutions.  They provide an "EPDM" roofing system in black for Northern climates and white for Southern climates.  The black roofing stands up the northern winters by attracting the sun's solar energy and can help reduce heating costs during the cold.  The EPDM membrane may also help to melt snow that can pile up on the roof and lead to collateral structural damage due to the weight.

Southern climates, on the other hand, have to deal with the heat of the sun, and white roofing will reflect the heat and reduce cooling costs throughout the mild winter and hot summers. Sunbelt areas, where the demand for cooling is greater than heating and make reflectivity a benefit. 

Whether you select tile, rock or synthetic shingles for your roof, selecing the right color for your location can save you thousands of dollars a year in heating and cooling costs.   And don't forget to check out green roofs....growing living roofing insulation can save you even more!

Carlisle SynTec
carlisle-syntec.com

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