EPA Releases a Calculator for Estimating Savings from Reflective Roofing Products May 15, 2003 14 • Interface October 2003 Introduction The EPA ENERGY STAR® program recently released a web-based calculator to help building managers calculate the potential savings they can achieve by installing reflective roofing. The challenge in designing a savings calculation tool is having it provide reasonably accurate results and allowing the user to provide meaningful input, while […] Read More
Does EIFS Really Leak? Three Critical Non-EIFS Components That Make a Difference May 15, 2003 20 • Interface March 2003 There has been much debate about Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and water intrusion problems, but a large part of the problem really boils down to components that are not part of the EIFS. Traditional EIFS cladding consists of only four components that form the system. A complete system […] Read More
The Role of the Manufacturer’s Inspector May 15, 2003 20 • Interface July 2003 Amanufacturer’s inspector is an integral member in the roofing process. Roof inspections are performed to assure that the materials and workmanship of the contractor meet or exceed the expectations presented to the buyer. These inspections can fall under three categories: (1) interim inspections, (2) final inspections to determine warranty issuance, […] Read More
Employing the Sealed Floor Technique to Resolve Underfloor Moisture Problems in Warm, Humid Climates; Part 2 of 2 May 15, 2003 10 • Interface November 2003 Edisto Beach, South Carolina In May 1999, a three-story, wood framed house was completed in Edisto Beach, approximately 30 miles southwest of Charleston, South Carolina. By July of that year, the homeowner reported cupping in the wood strip flooring. By August, several strips of the heart-pine flooring had buckled and […] Read More
Reroofing Chemistry Lab: A Challenge April 12, 2003 14 • Interface April 2003 Judy Good, the foreman for D&D Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., said that reroofing the 14,000-square-foot University of Nevada chemistry lab was the most difficult job she has experienced in her 23 years of roofing. More than 80 percent of the surface was covered with mechanical equipment, some weighing several […] Read More
The Next Advance in Heat Welding of Thermoplastic Single Ply Roofing April 12, 2003 April 2003 Interface • 5 History of Hot Air Welding PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or vinyl roofing was first introduced in Europe in the 1960s and later in the United States in the mid- 1970s. One of the advantages of PVC membrane is that the overlaps can be welded by solvent or heat. One Swiss manufacturer […] Read More
New Generation of Polyiso: The Sustainable Insulation for the 21st Century February 09, 2003 Throughout the country, polyiso continues as the product of choice for the commercial roofing industry with an impressive 55% market share, according to an annual NRCA survey. This excellent track record reflects polyiso’s superior performance qualities: • Polyiso is the most cost-effective insulation with the highest R-value per inch that has long term performance validation. […] Read More
Roof Design Considerations in Cold and High Altitude Regions February 09, 2003 February 2003 Interface • 9 INTRODUCTION The Rocky and Appalachian Mountains are areas that combine cold winter weather and high altitudes. These regions are not densely populated, so many roof designers are unaware of the special design requirements for roofs within these areas. This paper will address some of the key design elements that are […] Read More
