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
Recognition and Repair of Hail-Related Damage on Cedar Shakes and Shingles May 15, 2007 Asevere hailstorm has just hit the city. Owners are calling consultants and insurance companies for claim assessments and roof repairs or replacements. Contractors and insurance adjusters are converging. Some overly aggressive storm chasers have distributed misleading flyers, confusing some building owners. Quick and accurate assessments and action must be taken. Where is one to start? […] Read More
Considerations For Coastal coatings Part I of III May 15, 2007 INTRODUCTION The current mass migration to the coast is producing a boom in the construction industry. Most of this construction will need some type of paint or coating on the exterior. In addition to the suggested coating systems for various exterior materials, alternative corrosion-resistant materials are also mentioned in this article. The types of paint […] Read More
Single-Ply Roofing – Half a Century of Experience, But What have We Learned May 15, 2007 Single-ply and modified bitumen roofing currently hold a two-thirds share of the U.S. commercial roofing market. This reflects remarkable growth, considering that these systems began just 50 years ago with a zero market share (see Figure 1). What might the goals be for the next few years? • Reduce liability. — Develop better products. — […] Read More
Bituminous Low-Slope Roof Repair: Fixing The Biggest Headaches May 15, 2007 After the business decisions have been made and the wet insulation and deteriorated deck have been identified, the real challenge of a comprehensive roof restoration–the job of finding and repairing the leaks–can begin. The following is a guide. Many roof repair methods that have been developed over the centuries. Below is a collection of the […] Read More
Synthetic Stone Veneer How to Avoid Problems May 15, 2007 Stone has been used as a building material since the Stone Age and, unlike that period, it will not be an extinct construction material anytime soon. While natural stone is used in all aspects of home construction such as exterior wall claddings, in the early 1960s, companies began manufacturing synthetic or “fake” stones that replicated […] Read More
Long-Term Field Performance Of Exposed Polyvinyl Chloride Roof Systems May 15, 2007 Thermoplastic PVC roof membranes have been in use in Europe since the 1960s and in North America since the 1970s. A number of early-generation, thin, unreinforced products did not live up to expectations, particularly when used in ballasted installations.1 Reinforced sheets, on the other hand, particularly when used in exposed applications such as mechanically attached […] Read More
Project Profile: Green Roof Designed to Reduce Stormwater Runoff into the Mississippi Sets Sustainable Design Example January 06, 2007 The five-story Central Public Library of Minneapolis, Minnesota, completed in the spring of 2006, is an architectural benchmark for Midwestern urban landscapes and sets an example for sustainable building design. The new library features an energy-efficient design complete with three green roofs and is being billed by the city as an architectural jewel that will […] Read More
