Surviving Nature’s Fury: Performance of Asphalt Shingle Roofs in The Real World May 15, 2010 INTRODUCTION When Hurricanes Gustav and Ike raked the coast lines of Louisiana and Texas in 2008, researchers from the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and the University of Florida (UF) were presented with a valuable opportunity to investigate the performance of asphalt shingle roofs in real-world storm conditions. Roof cover damage continues to […] Read More
Not Your Grandfather’s Windows: New Glazing and fenestrations Technologies To Meet Expanding Energy-and Peak Power-Reduction Goals May 15, 2010 Read More
Overview of ASTM E2128 (standards Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage Of Building Walls) May 15, 2010 The authors of this article have long been strong proponents of the merits of ASTM E2128-01a, Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls, published in January 2002 by ASTM International (see Figure 1). Jointly and separately, we have pointed a spotlight on this excellent standard in a variety of nationwide forums and industry […] Read More
Evaluation of The Effects Of Long-Term UV Exposure on Single-Ply Membranes May 15, 2010 The use of PVC, KEE, EV, and TPO single-ply membranes makes up a substantial portion of the commercial roofing market. Manufacturers of the various single-ply products publish the physical properties of their membranes at the time of manufacture. Owners, designers, and contractors often select a single-ply system based upon the marketing claims of the manufacturers. […] Read More
Building Codes, Industry Standards, and Evaluation Reports May 15, 2010 Given the differing roles and complementary functions of building codes, industry stan dards, and product evaluation reports, it is important that construction professionals understand the appropriate applications for each. BUILDING CODES For most local and state jurisdictions across the United States, the controlling building codes are modeled upon the International Building Code (IBC) and/or the […] Read More
Underlayment Combinations for Stormy Weather May 15, 2010 Whether the outer covering consists of shingles, tiles, metal, or another material, it is only one part of a residential roofing system. Other components to consider for any given climate and building design are the underlayment, sheathing, insulation, vapor barrier, ventilation, and so on. This paper reviews current trends in the development of underlayment products […] Read More
