And In this Corner–Mold May 15, 2002 February 2002 Interface • 13 I. MOLD PROBLEMS Mold is an unusual problem because it can occur under so many different circumstances. A small amount of mold can result in extensive property damage, extra expense, and possibly bodily injury. The effects of mold look and sound like a malingerer’s complaint, but science has not precluded […] Read More
What to do With a Problem R-Panel Metal Roof System May 15, 2002 May 2002 Interface • 3 Background Most metal roofs are installed on pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs), supplied as a package from a metal building manufacturer. PEMBs are installed for the most part by general contractors. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) surveys roofing contractor members and publishes data on the quantity of various types of […] Read More
Implementation of Energy Conservation Codes and Their Impact on Roof Consultants May 15, 2002 18 • Interface September 2002 Introduction In the summer of 2001, the City of Chicago adopted the Chicago Energy Conservation Code. The new code’s adoption took many in the roofing industry by surprise. Many in the design community also complained that city officials had not provided an adequate discussion of the code requirements within the […] Read More
Getting to Know the Enemy May 15, 2002 28 • Interface February 2002 ndoor air quality is gaining momentum both as a matter of public acknowledgment and an insurance company liability. But buildings may have been infested with colonies of mold and mildew long before the onset of weather that inflicts physical damage. Questions to ask include: • Which types of mold and […] Read More
Metal Roofing and Schools: Quality Control May 15, 2002 The construction of American schools has likely provided the single greatest source of growth in the metal roofing industry over the past ten years. The advantages of using metal roofing for school buildings have proven to be numerous. When problems occur, however, they can be troublesome, costly, and sometimes catastrophic. In the acquisition, installation, and […] Read More
Working With Roof Consultants From a Roofer’s Perspective May 15, 2002 16 • Interface September 2002 The Evans Companies have been working with roofing consultants since the early 1980s. This business relationship has been a very important part of the company’s growth and success. This article is intended to give an overview of the contractor/consultant experience and a list of suggestions for each party. During regional […] Read More
Mold and the Law May 15, 2002 6 • Interface February 2002 If you have not heard about “toxic mold,” “black mold,” or “stachybotrys,” then you have not watched TV, seen newspapers, or read magazines in the last two years. Frequent news about “mold” has increased public awareness about the economic and health consequences of allowing mold to grow in indoor environments. […] Read More
