Roofing Definitions

Industry Terms

Energy Star

"ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices." www.energystar.gov

U.S. Green Building Council

An organization devoted to transforming the way buildings are designed, built and operated.
www. usgbc.org

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Green Building Rating System
www.usgbc.org/LEED

PIMA

"The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) is the national trade association that represents polyiso insulation manufacturers and suppliers to the polyiso industry. PIMA advances the use of polyiso insulation and is one of the nation's foremost industry advocates for energy-efficient practices and policies and had been recognized by both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Sustainable Building Industries Council for advocacy and products that both contribute to this country's efforts to promote energy efficiency and combat global warming."
www.polyiso.org

FM Global

FM Global specializes in property protection and is recognized as one of the largest commercial and industrial property insurance and risk management organizations worldwide. www.fmglobal.com