Considerations For Coastal Coatings – Part III Of III May 15, 2007 INTRODUCTION This article is presented in three parts. Part I, published in March, provided an analysis of types of paints and coatings. In Part II, published in June, surface preparation and application were discussed. This, Part III of the series, will conclude the discussion on recommended coating systems and application procedures for a coastal environment. […] Read More
Waterproofing Systems In Japan May 15, 2007 INTRODUCTION Waterproofing technology has been slowly changing in Japan. Such changes include not only performance improvements, but also changes caused by social influence. This paper outlines four topics on such changes in Japan. REROOFING Overview The volume of reroofing compared with that of new structures in Japan has been increasing, accounting for one third of […] Read More
California Cool Roofing Code Requirements May 15, 2007 In 2000 and 2001, California’s energy crisis came to a head when the state suffered from rolling blackouts. In response, Title 24, Part VI of the California Code of Regulations (which provides energy efficiency standards for buildings) included a cool roof prescriptive requirement in October 2005. The purpose of this revision was to reduce building […] Read More
Taking Digital Technology To The Roof May 15, 2007 Historically, when software companies have tried to automate roof information management for roofing professionals and building owners, the efforts have actually created more work, not less. Most people would attest to the value of having up-to-date, quality information to help manage roofing projects and roof assets. The question becomes: How can this be done efficiently? […] Read More
Roof Insulation R-Values for Commercial Buildings Under ASHRE and Above-Code Standards May 15, 2007 Since the first known building code was created – the Code of Hammurabi in 1795 BC – building performance has typically been addressed after a crisis event such as the Chicago Fire of 1871, the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, and, more recently, Hurricanes Andrew in 1992 and Katrina in 2005. These types of disasters […] Read More
A Practical Guide To White Coatings: How To Talk To Building Owners About Cool Roofs May 15, 2007 White coatings offer big benefits. As legislators and architects embrace the idea that building design has a huge impact on energy consumption and sustainability, white coatings are now in the spotlight. However, building owners do not often appreciate the immediate benefits of white coatings and convincing them of their value may still be challenging. The […] Read More
Performance Attributes Of Fiberglass Shingles May 15, 2007 Introduction Fiberglass shingles have dominated the market for steep-sloped roofs in the United States for many years. The predominant use of fiberglass shingles occurs on residential structures, multifamily housing units, and many commercial buildings. Satisfactory performance of fiberglass shingles during wind events is an extremely important factor in the protection of property. Successful performance of […] Read More
Evolution In The Repair And Restoration of Aged EPDM Roof Systems May 15, 2007 Good roofing practice has always been to tear off an existing roof to the deck and replace it with new material, but that is beginning to change. The time has come in which tearing off an older roof may not be the best choice for either the building owner or the environment. Sustainability, the latest […] Read More
Cool Roofing and The Cool Roofing Rating Council: The Evolution Of A Rating System May 15, 2007 Editor’s Note: This article was first published as part of the Proceedings of the Cool Roofing…Cutting Through the Glare symposium from May 12-13, 2005, in Atlanta, GA, sponsored by the RCI Foundation, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the National Research Council of Canada. As a technology, cool roofing has rebounded from a false start or […] Read More
Using Technology To Help Clients Stay On Top Of Roofing Conditions May 15, 2007 Acommon problem facing consultants is making sure that their clients perform inspections and maintain their roofs on a regular and timely basis. Many facility managers and building owners fail to do this because roofs are not visible on a daily basis; therefore, they are “out of sight, out of mind.” In addition, the clients might […] Read More
