Press Releases

ROOFING CONTEST SETS THE BAR FOR QUALITY ARMA’s QARC winners showcase the best of the best in asphalt roofing March 4, 2011 (Washington, DC) — The first year of the Quality Asphalt Roofing Case Study program (QARC) has officially come to an end, as the Asphalt Roofing

Washington, DC (March 4, 2011) – “Cool Roofs” (or highly reflective roofs) have been gaining increased attention over the past several years as an environmentally sound choice for home and building owners. A cool roof reflects and emits the sun’s heat back to the sky rather than

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has extended the submission deadline for the Quality Asphalt Roofing Case Study Program (QARC) to December 15, 2010. This national recognition program gives roofing contractors, consultants and architects the ability to gain the industry prominence that they deserve for their work

Washington, DC–June 1, 2010 – The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) announces the results of the Association’s prestigious Accident Prevention Contest. In 2009, 98 facilities participated in the contest. ARMA’s top award is the ARMA President’s Award, presented to the top ranked company within its category (determined

ARMA’s association leader to serve on CRRC board to advance cool roofing awareness  The Cool Roofing Rating Council (CRRC) has elected James Baker of the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) as Vice Chairman. Baker currently serves as the director of industry affairs for ARMA and has been

The lifespan and efficiency of a roof can be directly impacted by how it is – or isn’t – ventilated. Whether for cold or more temperate climates, designing and incorporating proper ventilation into any structure is key to ensuring a roof’s maximum possible lifespan and highest cooling

Washington, DC (March 30, 2010) — The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) is pleased to announce that Jim Baker, Director of Industry Affairs, has been elected the Executive Committee of The Roofing Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI). As a member of the Executive Committee, Baker will serve

(March 08, 2010) Washington, DC – The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) was notified earlier this week that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the use of 1-bromopropane as an alternative to the 1,1,1-trichlorethane specified in Method 5A. The EPA says that this modification is acceptable for

(March 08, 2010) Washington, DC – The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) was notified earlier this week that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the use of 1-bromopropane as an alternative to the 1,1,1-trichlorethane specified in Method 5A. The EPA says that this modification is acceptable for

[Washington, DC] (January 30, 2010) – The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) is pleased to announce its slate of elected officers and Executive Committee members for 2010-2011. ARMA’s current president Sheree L. Bargabos, President, Roofing and Asphalt, Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio was elected for a second term