The Science of Elastomeric Roof Coatings September 01, 1998 The Science of Elastomeric Roof Coatings By Eileen Dutton, Donald C. Portfolio, and Erika B. Seyfried W HITE, ELASTOMERIC, WATER-DISPERSED roof coatings are not only aesthetically pleasing, but can improve the durability and longevity of a roofing system while offering energy savings. An elastomeric polymer, by definition, is a natural or synthetic polymer which, […] Read More
Keeping Great Performances “Under Cover” at the Kennedy Center September 01, 1998 Keeping Great Performances “Under Cover” at the Kennedy Center Required: Hie Best Materials and a Well-Orchestrated Effort to Apply Them By Swen E. Swenson III, CSI AS THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. was celebrating its 25th anniversary, work was beginning to replace the entire roof of the nation’s […] Read More
The High Cost of Remedial Repairs on Metal Roofing…Why? September 01, 1998 The High Cost off Remedial Repairs on Metal Roofing … Why? By Robert Stanford, RRO AS A METAL ROOFING CONSULTANT, I AM often asked why remedial repairs are so costly. Architects, owners, contractors, surety and construc¬ tion bonding companies, attorneys, and even metal roofing manufacturers all get that “deer in the headlight look” when […] Read More
Tips on the Art of Soldering Architectural Metals September 01, 1998 Tips on the Art of Soldering Architectural Metals Tips on the Art of Soldering Architectural Metals By James Agans, RRC WHILE TRADITIONAL METALS SUCH AS COPPER, LEAD-COATED COPPER AND LEAD HAVE GENERALLY given way to contemporary metals such as painted aluminum and steel in metal roofing systems, there is no substitute for solderable materials […] Read More
No Free Rides September 01, 1998 No Free Rides By Richard Canon, RRC This is reprinted (with some updates) from the June 1987 issue of Interface. Dick Canon is a charter member, a past president of RC1, a Fellow of the Institute, a registered Professional Engineer and Registered Roof Consultant and was recipient of the coveted Herb Busching Award in […] Read More
TPO Roofing Technology in the United States August 30, 1998 TPO Roofing Technology in the United States By David Collette The popularity of thermoplastic polyolefins (TPOs) for use in roofing applications has increased significantly in the U.S. during the past decade. While TPO technology has been around the roof¬ ing industry— here and abroad— for over a decade, TPO technology which has been adopted […] Read More
Retrofitting Over Ribbed Metal Building Panels Roofs – Walls – Fascias August 30, 1998 Retrofitting Over Ribbed Metal Building Panels Roofs — Walls — Fascias By D.V. McConnohie Annual shipment statistics compiled by the Metal Construction Association (MCA) show the metal building reroofing market to be in excess of $900 million annually in materials, labor and accessories and growing at 10% per year (’95-’96 reporting period). While great […] Read More
A Consultant’s Guide to The Use of Siliconized Gypsum-Based Roof Boards August 30, 1998 A Consultant’s Guide To The Use of Siliconized Gypsum-Based Roof Boards By Jerry Teitsma, RRC Fitting within the broad category of roof utility boards such as wood fiberboard, perlite board, and gypsum wallboard is a relatively new prod¬ uct known generically as glass mat gypsum board (GMGB). This product started out in 1987 as […] Read More
NTRCA Takes the Field in Arlington, Texas August 30, 1998 NTRCA Takes the Field in Arlington, Texas By Monty Banner NTRCA roofers everywhere. Fifteen-year museum volunteer Ted Holloway (left) and project organizer Richard S. Frazier. The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) took part in a community project organized by Richard S. Frazier of Frazier Roofing and Guttering Co. on March 21. As the […] Read More
Roofing In Europe August 15, 1998 Roofing In Europe By Michael Blanchette, RRC, RRO AS I SIT IN THE BIG SILVER BIRD ON THE WAY back from Denmark, I thought I would report on roofing across the “pond.” I was fortunate enough to attend the Tenth Congress of the International Waterproofing Association (IWA) held June 10 through 12 in Copenhagen, Denmark. […] Read More
