Asphalt shingles are the leading choice for residential roofing in the United States. They are affordable, durable, low maintenance, versatile, and have proven effective in the roofing industry for almost 100 years. A large part of their effectiveness, however, lies in the the roofing granules …
With several factors at play, demand for roofing granules has gone through the proverbial roof, and manufacturers are doing everything they can to keep up. This surge in demand, combined with the abrasive nature of roofing granules, has put added strain on roofing granule production …
The rotary kiln plays a pivotal role in the production of roofing granules by curing the coloring or coating onto granules and forming a durable bond between the two. Part of the effectiveness of the rotary kiln in this setting, however, relies on the ability …
Growing disposable income, rising urbanization, and an increase in construction and renovation activities are pushing demand for asphalt shingles and the associated roofing granules used to protect them. Globally, the roofing granule industry is expected to see a fair amount of growth between 2020 to …
Coating plays a pivotal role in producing roofing granules that not only provide the desired aesthetic appearance, but that can also withstand constant exposure to the elements. Uniformly and consistently coating granules to spec, however, can be a challenge. One of the best ways to …
When purchasing a roofing system, many consumers are choosing innovative roofing options to conserve energy usage in their home, generate long-term financial benefits, or conform to newly instituted building codes. As a result, reflective asphalt shingles are gaining popularity as an alternative roofing solution. Reflective …
The roofing granule industry is projected to grow in tandem with demand for asphalt shingles in the coming years as consumers face an increase in extreme weather events, more stringent regulations, and aging homes. As a result of the aggressive nature of the materials being …
The US roofing market continues to see healthy growth, with a number of agencies anticipating this trend to continue in the coming years, particularly for the asphalt shingles segment. This trend is bolstering another sub-segment of the industry: roofing granules – a key contributor to …
This week’s highlighted resource is a project profile on a roofing production line. While roofing granules may seem simple enough, there is actually a lot of engineering behind them; the process of producing roofing granules involves a number of pieces of process equipment. As an …