Metal Roofing from Aluminum to Zinc Part 5: Profiles and Profiling Equipment May 22, 2006 Editor’s note: This is the fifth article in a multi-part series about metal roofing in today’s market. The series provides an indepth look at materials and their uses, coatings, system designs, and installation techniques. It is reprinted with permission of Metalmag. Back to the beginning The original shapes of metal panel profiles were quite simplistic, […] Read More
Basic Mycology May 15, 2006 Over the past decade, the general public has become aware of health concerns related to mold and mildew growing in indoor environments of homes, schools, and offices. This awareness has prompted highly publicized litigation and has grabbed the attention of the banking and insurance industries. The construction industry has had to respond to these concerns. […] Read More
Top 10 Questions And Answers On Static Vs. Dynamic Wind Testing For Commercial Roofs May 15, 2006 S E P T E M B E R 2006 I N T E R FA C E • 5 1WHAT ARE THE ATTRIBUTES OF WIND ON A ROOF? Wind is a random process. When it separates from the roof edges, it creates zones of suction (negative) pressure. This suction effect has two characteristics: (a) […] Read More
Tile Roof Systems: Analysis And Inspection Techniques May 15, 2006 Known throughout the world as one of the most enduring and classic roof systems, tile has a global popularity and history that is unlike any other roofing material. While some basic elements of tile roofing have been a part of the world’s architectural legacy for thousands of years, our more recent past has seen significant […] Read More
Steep-Slope Assembly Testing Of Clay And Concrete Tile Roofs With And Without Cool Pigment: Part II Of II May 15, 2006 J A N U A RY 2007 I N T E R FA C E • 2 5 The multiple hazard protection provided by concrete and clay tile from fire and wind and the superior aesthetics and durability of tile are making these roof materials the preference of homeowners in western and some southern states. […] Read More
