Roof Decks A to Z Part XVI: Shells, Domes, and Hyperbolic Paraboloids September 18, 2022 32 • IIBEC Interface April 2022 The type of substrate is among the most important con- siderations when selecting a shell-, dome-, or hyperbolic paraboloid-shaped roof system. For designs featuring these shapes, concrete of some variety may often be used, although other materials can certainly be deployed. For instance, many vintage barrel roofs were iron […] Read More
Reducing Runoff: An Experimental Study of Modular Green Roofs September 18, 2022 12 • IIBEC Interface July 2022 Vegetated or “green” roofing has many well-established benefits. Chief among them is their capacity to reduce stormwater runoff in urban places where land is at a premium and little pervious ground surface remains. The often-overlooked roof surface can be transformed from a liability to an asset when covered with […] Read More
Best Practices for the Design and Installation of Thermoplastic Roofing Systems September 18, 2022 18 • IIBEC Interface July 2022 Proper detailing of roof penetrations is a vital part of every completed roofing assembly. Any penetrations through a low-slope roof assembly could represent potential failure points and leaks during the life cycle of the roof. Whether the project is new construction or reroofing, the roof manufacturers and design professionals […] Read More
Testing Built-up and Modified Bitumen Roofs for Hail Damage September 18, 2022 24 • IIBEC Interface July 2022 There are numerous testing laboratories across the country that test built-up and modified bitumen roof (bituminous roof) samples for evidence of hail damage. The problem is that there is no specific ASTM International standard test method for performing these tests. As a result, testing labs are using a variety […] Read More
A Case Study: Lightning Protection at Boston College September 18, 2022 Lightning safety is a critical issue on college and university campuses. Lightning—which may be becoming more frequent due to climate change1—can ignite fires, damage structures, and injure occupants. Powerful lightning surges, measured in tens of thousands of amperes and millions of volts, could fry electronic devices and systems that are essential to a school’s operations, […] Read More
Using Proper Field Testing for Waterproof Coatings September 15, 2022 32 • IIBEC Interface August 2022 ABSTRACT This discussion focuses on using common industry testing practices to identify potential detrimental conditions related to the installation of waterproof coatings on concrete and masonry surfaces. While showing techniques associated with assessment tools and protocols, the presentation will cover a range of topics related to the installation of […] Read More
Roof Decks A to Z Part 17: Conventional Steel Decks September 15, 2022 24 • IIBEC Interface August 2022 The type of substrate discussed in this article, conventional steel deck, is called metal, fluted, corrugated, and ribbed decking. However, it will be referred to here as “steel” decking, in recognition of SDI (sdi.org) as an authoritative source on this topic. And to avoid confusion with metal form decks, […] Read More
Six Components that Will Protect Your Building Enclosure and the Electronic Infrastructure from Lightning Damage September 15, 2022 18 • IIBEC Interface August 2022 Nearly 22,600 times in a typical year, fire departments in the United States respond to building fires caused by lightning.1 While this is a significant number of incidents, fire is not the most common type of damage caused by lightning. Instead, the most frequent type of damage caused by […] Read More
Water Penetration Resistance at Terrace Doors Hinges on the Details September 15, 2022 10 • IIBEC Interface August 2022 sk any building engineer, management company, or property owner and they will tell you that one or more of the terrace doors at their property has leaked at some point during a rain event. This is a common occurrence, and one that industry professionals will tell you is “to […] Read More
Water-Penetration and Air-Leakage Testing of Flanged Commercial Windows September 15, 2022 34 • IIBEC Interface September 2022 Water-Penetration and Air- Leakage Testing of Flanged Commercial Windows By Keith Simon, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP, BECxP, and John A. Posenecker with Marcy Tyler, Trevor Brown, and Dante Marimpietri. This paper was originally presented at the 2021 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show. Flanged windows are typically considered a […] Read More
