Field Versus Factory: Where Should A Membrane Begin? May 15, 2015 All membranes begin as a liquid at some point. Recently, the popularity of liquidapplied membranes or— as I like to refer to them, field-manufactured membranes— has risen substantially in the roofing industry. Though the market is currently dominated by factory-manufactured or rolled membranes, it is important to understand the specific liquid technologies changing the market […] Read More
Overcoming Vapor Drive Issues in Cool Roofing May 15, 2015 ABSTRACT With an increase in the use of reflective coatings in North America, we are experiencing more and more installations of reflective roofing surfaces in cooler climates as well as warm climates. As a result, observations indicate that there are concerns with subsurface condensation where reflective surfaces are employed. This paper will explore the net […] Read More
Progress in Bitumen Modification; Lessons From the Paving Industry May 15, 2015 THE PAVING INDUSTRY Consider your drive to work each morning. Chances are, it was a bumpy one…literally. It’s likely that you drove through a few ruts, cringed when you hit a pothole or two, and witnessed more than your fair share of cracks in the road. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), which conducts […] Read More
Proceedings: 30th RCI International Convention and Trade Show: Selection and Use of Sealants on the Exterior Building Envelope May 15, 2015 Read More
Waterproofing Helps University Reflect Past and Future: Project Profile May 15, 2015 A240- x 60-ft. reflecting pool, formally known as the “Class of ’47E Reflecting Pool and Fred’s Fountain,” is a focal point at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. When the original waterproofing exceeded its life expectancy, the university sought a solution designed to last well into the future. Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. of […] Read More
Interesting Facts About Product-Approved Roofing Materials and the Building Code May 15, 2015 In Florida, where Roof Hugger does a significant amount of retrofit roofing, there is a system for product approval. The state of Florida has one system, and Miami-Dade has another. Florida Product Approval and a Notice of Acceptance are the respective systems. Both require certain minimum product test criteria to be used in the state. […] Read More
Learning by Doing: Applying Vegetated Assemblies in Architecture Studios May 15, 2015 INTRODUCTION The process of understanding the building envelope is developed in the experiences we have as students and, later, as professionals. Everyone starts from a beginning and uses experience to create a foundation for design, which in turn helps us to form our decisions and ideas. We began as students of our disciplines—in this case, […] Read More
Waterproofing Challenge: World Trade Center Reflecting Absence Fountains May 15, 2015 3 2 • I n t e r f a c e F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 5 Waterproofing Challenge: Figure 1 – Overview of World Trade Center Memorial Park and Reflecting Absence fountains. By Nick Leuci World Trade Center Reflecting Absence Fountains When North America’s largest man-made waterfalls […] Read More
