Three-Tab Shingle Performance During Hurricane Ivan, 2004 May 15, 2006 In order to have verifiable, replicable results, the evaluation of material performance in roofing systems is usually dependent upon controlled laboratory testing. Laboratory tests are most often conducted using new materials that have been installed in strict conformance with manufacturers’ guidelines. While roofing systems are usually installed with new materials, installation can often be at […] Read More
A Few Simple Rules: What To Do To Ensure A Built-Up Roof Will Perform As Expected May 15, 2006 Built-up Roofing (BUR) has been around a long, long time, and as most are aware, it has an excellent record of providing long-term performance for property owners. This long-term performance is predicated on a few simple rules that most roof consultants, specifiers, and designers know, but on occasion, may overlook. While these rules are applicable […] Read More
Equivalent Uniform Annual Cost (EUAC): A New Approach to Roof Life Cycle Analysis May 15, 2006 Read More
Industry Guidelines And Recommendations For Underlayments: Part II Of II May 15, 2006 Currently, there are a multitude of material types, compositions, and installation techniques available for underlayments for steep-slope roof assemblies. This is the second of a two-part paper on underlayments and is to provide a general summary of the many different requirements and/or guidelines that have been established by the various code-enforcing bodies and industry associations […] Read More
A Proposal For Uniformly Assessing Hail Damage To Roofs May 15, 2006 Abstract This article is offered as a proposal for uniformity in the assessment of what actually constitutes hailstorm compromise to various roof types. The discussion reviews the author’s experience from hail events of all magnitudes. Roof types explored herein are not all-inclusive but are instead representative of the author’s frequency of experience. Seldom is there […] Read More
Architecture or Sculpture? Case Study of the Roof and Skylight Replacement on the Everson May 15, 2006 Read More
The Dollars And Common Sense Of Air Barriers May 15, 2006 Air barriers are a relatively new term to most individuals in the U.S. market, even though the materials and technology have been around for decades. Actually, air barriers have been used since the very first building was constructed. The purpose of the building enclosure (commonly known as the building envelope) is to separate two different […] Read More
