The Effect Of Reflective Roof Coatings On The Durability Of Roofing Systems May 15, 2006 Editor’s Note: this paper was originally presented at the RCI Foundation’s “Cool Roofing…Cutting Through the Glare” symposium in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 12, 2005. BACKGROUND In 1997, the Roof Coating Manufacturers Association (RCMA) initiated a research program in cooperation with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to determine the effect of reflective coatings on heat transfer […] Read More
Critical Inspections: The Code And Getting Around The Hassles May 15, 2006 Many cities within the United States have a critical inspection ordinance. In 1978, Chicago was the first city to begin drafting an ordinance making façade inspections mandatory by qualified individuals. Over the course of time, revisions have been made and enforcement of the ordinances has become stronger. In 2002, the current ordinance became effective in […] Read More
Historic Preservation For Building Envelopes: Erdman Hall Dormitory Exterior Rehabilitation May 15, 2006 Read More
Reasonable Intentions And Installation Temperatures; A Cautionary Tale May 15, 2006 Introduction The following story describes an event with less than desirable consequences. An effort has been made to make this article more practical than scientific, the idea being that similar consequences could easily be avoided by remembering the steps that led to this unique problem and not repeating them. It is important to remember that […] Read More
Facade Inspections – Beyond The Vertical Plane May 15, 2006 Our built environment – more specifically the skyline of major metropolitan areas – is crowded with a variety of aging structures, each with its own signature in terms of architectural significance and end use. Within the past ten to twelve years, owners of these buildings in cities such as New York, Boston, Chicago, and recently […] Read More
Dynamic Buffer Zone Strategy for Renovation of the I.K. Barber Learning Centre May 15, 2006 Read More
Getting Up To Code On Low-Slope Roof Edge Systems: ES-1 standards Now A Legal Requirement May 15, 2006 The destructive force of several major hurricanes in Florida in 2004 and 2005, and Katrina and Rita’s devastation of New Orleans and a portion of the Gulf Coast are poignant reminders of the importance of a strong, impermeable roofing system. And the roof edge is one of the more important components of a roofing system. […] Read More
Facing The Challenges Of Plaza Deck Waterproofing Rehabilitation May 15, 2006 INTRODUCTION Rehabilitation of older plaza decks over occupied spaces poses several challenges. Typically, plaza decks that are subject to rehabilitation were constructed years ago and do not include drainage composite or any provisions for proper subsurface drainage slope at the waterproofing membrane layer. Correcting these deficiencies can result in increased system thickness and additional dead […] Read More
