Multifaceted Hail Research Initiatives by IBHS May 15, 2013 F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 I n t e r f a c e • 5 The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is an independent, nonprofit, scientific research and communications organization supported by the property/ casualty insurance industry. In October 2010, […] Read More
Premature Metal Roof Deck Corrosion: Difficult to Detect and Diagnose May 15, 2013 1 2 • I n t e r f a c e J u l y 2 0 1 3 Introd uction Recent studies by various parties have examined premature corrosion of metal roof decks where fiberboard insulation was directly attached to the top surface of the metal deck and/or where ferrous mechanical fasteners were […] Read More
Coping with Changes to FM 4470 May 15, 2013 Over the past several years, SPRI, representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, has developed 11 American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standards, three of which have been adopted by the International Building Code® (IBC). Besides developing meaningful standards for the roofing industry, SPRI also takes a keen interest in technical issues […] Read More
Corrosion: What’s Eating at Your Metal? May 15, 2013 4 • I n t e r f a c e J u l y 2 0 1 3 This discussion will focus on the corrosion of the common metals, such as aluminum, copper, lead, and variations of ferrous metals, including stainless steel, that are used in construction. Most structural components, from the time of […] Read More
BUR is Built to Last May 15, 2013 While roofing technology has come a long way in the past 150 years, manufacturers have yet to develop the perfect roof for every building. That’s where the roof consultant comes in. It is often his or her task to specify the ideal roof for the property owner in question. If the customer is looking for […] Read More
Assessment of Hail Damage on Low-Slope Bituminous Roof Systems May 15, 2013 1 0 • I n t e r f a c e F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 Obvious statement of the day: Hail can damage low-slope bituminous roofs, whether modified bitumen or BUR; asphalt or coal tar; smooth, granule-, or gravel-surfaced. According to FM Global, more than 1,000 […] Read More
Restoration and Maintenance of Architectural Metals May 15, 2013 Real estate managers and building owners recognize that well-maintained buildings increase tenant satisfaction and building image. Buildings are assets, and the value to the owners and tenants increases with the use of durable materials that can be economically maintained, such as anodized aluminum, stainless steel, and coil-coated aluminum. Architects are fond of incorporating these architectural […] Read More
Cold-Weather Application of Modified Bitumen: Temperature’s Effect on Adhesives May 15, 2013 Given a choice, most roofers would probably prefer to work when the weather is the perfect balance of mild temperature and a light breeze. However, unless they are lucky enough to work in our favorite vacation spots, the weather at some point results in rosy cheeks and heavy coats. The application of styrene butadiene styrene […] Read More
Dallas-Ft. Worth: The Hail Belt May 15, 2013 Hailstorm losses in the U.S. exceeded $924 million in 2010, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.1 For the second year in a row, the Dallas-Ft. Worth area suffered a severe hailstorm in June 2012. Damage estimates predict the first billion-dollar loss to the insurance companies in a single hailstorm event, reported the Insurance […] Read More
Electronic Leak Detection: The Future of Membrane Integrity Testing May 15, 2013 6 • I n t e r f a c e A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 Electronic leak detection (ELD), the next generation in nondestructive membrane testing, is rapidly becoming the first choice for manufacturers, specifiers, consultants, and contractors around the world. It is providing faster, safer, more accurate, and […] Read More
