How Stuck is the Stucco? A Method for Measurement and Analysis May 15, 2018 28 • RCI Interface October 2018 Stucco is a popular and versatile cladding material that is commonly found in the southern United States. The application of stucco can be broken into two key categories, depending on the substrate to which it is applied: (1) direct-applied stucco and (2) stucco over lath. In the former application, […] Read More
Evolution of the Roof Membrane Platform: The Changing Relationship of the Deck, Insulation, and Roof Membrane May 15, 2018 Read More
Conservation and Restoration of the Spencer Building in Vancouver, British Columbia May 15, 2018 Read More
Mechanical Fasteners for Nailable Roof Decks May 15, 2018 The performance of a roof is determined by many factors. While the quality of the installation is critical, so, too, is the roof system—from securement, to the deck, to the roof cover. The method by which the roof system is constructed and affixed to the roof deck helps determine the longevity of the assembly and […] Read More
Cold Liquid-Applied Reinforced Membrane Applications on Substrates of Historical Structures May 15, 2018 Read More
Plaza Deck Waterproofing Design Approaches: From Traditional to Modern May 15, 2018 3 4 • I I B E C I n t e r f a ce Dece m be r 2 0 1 9 ABSTRACT Plaza deck design has evolved over time with regard to overall concept and performance. Many issues have arisen with the use of vintage plaza waterproofing systems that have had adverse […] Read More
When Form Really Does Follow Function: Aesthetics Informed by Environmental Conditions May 15, 2018 Editor’s Note: This article was previously published in the Proceedings of the November 2017 RCI Building Envelope Technology Symposium in ChampionsGate, Florida. INTRODUCTION A common misconception is that historical building styles and ornamental articulation were mere aesthetic statements. Historically, buildings were empirically designed accounting for the climate/ environment, culture, and locally available materials. A building […] Read More
Laser Etching of Building Artifacts May 15, 2018 Etching on slate of the Rockefeller Chapel at the University of Chicago. On a recent assignment where the owner opted to replace rather than lift and re-lay the existing materials, our staff was afforded the opportunity to experiment with slate that was otherwise destined for the dumpster, or to be salvaged for reuse at other […] Read More
