Cool Roofs on the West Coast: Has Roofing Science Been up to the Task? May 08, 2017 “Cool” single-ply membranes with highly reflective surfaces have come to represent over 50% of the commercial roofing market. Each year, well over 1.5 billion square feet of these white membranes are installed. However, as with many changes, there have been concerns about unintended consequences associated with this large shift. For example, in northern regions, condensation […] Read More
Understanding the Terminology April 08, 2017 A p r i l 2 0 1 7 I n t e r f a c e • 1 7 Air barriers, vapor retarders, and water-resistive barriers are critical components in the building envelope. However, there seems to be some confusion within the industry regarding the terminology and what materials function in which manner. […] Read More
