Exterior Fire Performance of Low-Slope Roof Assemblies May 15, 2004 22 • Interface February 2004 Introduction This article will focus on fire testing of roof assemblies as described in ASTM E 108, NFPA 256, and UL 790 standards, all initially adopted and published by their respective organizations in 1958. The three standards are virtually identical in terms of the fire testing procedures used to evaluate […] Read More
Daytime Infrared Roof Inspections (You Can Get a Good Night’s Sleep!) May 15, 2004 20 • Interface August 2004 Introduction Infrared thermography is a proven technology used to help locate wet insulation in roofing systems. As an application, roofing is second only to electrical inspections in popularity. The technology has been applied to roofing since the early 1970s, though the equipment available back then was expensive, suffered from poor […] Read More
Copper in Today’s Atmosphere May 15, 2004 Several months ago, an article appeared in a magazine for roofing professionals that could be misinterpreted to indicate that copper is no longer a good building material. The author’s comments were based on personal observation, unsupported by independent testing or data. In Europe, copper has been used as a building material since the Middle Ages. […] Read More
Ford Rouge Center Dearborn Truck Plant Green Roof Project May 15, 2004 34 • Interface February 2004 Introduction Ford Motor Company was at a crossroads in 1999. Discussions were ongoing about what to do with the aging Rouge Manufacturing Complex in Dearborn, Michigan – the flagship of Ford’s worldwide operations. Many observers predicted it would be abandoned due to old age and deteriorating infrastructure. After many internal […] Read More
St. Peter Lutheran Church Roof (or Wall) Retrofit Project May 15, 2004 St. Peter Lutheran Church is located just five miles south of the rural farm in which I grew up and where I live today. I have many memories of driving by it during my youth and admiring the unique A-frame design. It rises above the corn and soybean fields and can be seen for miles […] Read More
Variables for Forensic Evaluation of Degradation of Structural OSB Panels Experiencing “Wet” Service May 15, 2004 4 • Interface August 2004 Abstract At many construction projects, the exterior wall and roof sheathing are comprised of oriented strandboard (OSB) panels produced by more than one manufacturer or produced by one manufacturer from more than one wood species. OSB typically consists of wood strands from one of many tree species (commonly aspen) that […] Read More
The Peculiarities of Historic Slate Roofs with Examples of Wrongful Condemnations May 15, 2004 6 • IN T E R FA C E NO V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2004 THE PECULIARITIES OF HISTORIC SLATE ROOFS WITH EXAMPLES OF WRONGFUL CONDEMNATIONS Slate roofs have two unusual characteristics that set them apart from most other roofs: 1) a common slate […] Read More
Coatings for Metal Roofing May 15, 2004 May 2004 Interface • 25 Metal roofing systems have been used for many years. After World War II, metal roofs were employed on industrial facilities such as warehouses and on farm and agricultural buildings. Due to improved aesthetics, materials, and sound damping, the use of metal roofs has been increasing. Since the late 1970s, modern […] Read More
