Design Considerations Davenport North Family YMCA Metal Roofs May 15, 2006 Project Background Two prominent entities in the Davenport, Iowa, community collaborated to achieve something neither could do on its own. The Davenport North Family YMCA is a unique joint-use facility developed by the Davenport Community School District and the Scott County Family YMCA. Capital funding was provided primarily by the school district and the operating […] Read More
Beyond “Cool” To “Sustainable” Reflective Roof Coatings May 15, 2006 Editor’s Note: This paper was originally presented at the RCI Foundation’s “Cool Roofing…Cutting through the Glare” symposium in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 13, 2005. It has been updated by the authors for publication in Interface. INTRODUCTION High-performance, white, reflective roof coatings have gained a measure of acceptance as a means of cooling dark, hot roof […] Read More
The Effect Of Reflective Roof Coatings On The Durability Of Roofing Systems May 15, 2006 Editor’s Note: this paper was originally presented at the RCI Foundation’s “Cool Roofing…Cutting Through the Glare” symposium in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 12, 2005. BACKGROUND In 1997, the Roof Coating Manufacturers Association (RCMA) initiated a research program in cooperation with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to determine the effect of reflective coatings on heat transfer […] Read More
Critical Inspections: The Code And Getting Around The Hassles May 15, 2006 Many cities within the United States have a critical inspection ordinance. In 1978, Chicago was the first city to begin drafting an ordinance making façade inspections mandatory by qualified individuals. Over the course of time, revisions have been made and enforcement of the ordinances has become stronger. In 2002, the current ordinance became effective in […] Read More
Historic Preservation For Building Envelopes: Erdman Hall Dormitory Exterior Rehabilitation May 15, 2006 Read More
Reasonable Intentions And Installation Temperatures; A Cautionary Tale May 15, 2006 Introduction The following story describes an event with less than desirable consequences. An effort has been made to make this article more practical than scientific, the idea being that similar consequences could easily be avoided by remembering the steps that led to this unique problem and not repeating them. It is important to remember that […] Read More
