White EPDM: Rising Star Among Sustainable Options May 15, 2012 With each passing year, the green building movement continues to escalate within the commercial construction market, putting energy-efficient roofing technologies at the forefront. Much of the discussion about sustainable roofing options, however, has focused on photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, daylighting systems, vegetative or garden roofs, as well as white or light-colored reflective roof membranes such […] Read More
Daylighting: Thermal Loss vs. Electrical Savings May 15, 2012 2 6 • I n t e r f a c e J u l y 2 0 1 2 Daylighting is the use of natural light as a main illumination source from a myriad of glazing devices in both vertical and horizontal positions within a building. The use of daylighting stems from the beginning […] Read More
Solar Reflectivity Studies May 15, 2012 S Y M P O S I U M O N B U I L D I N G E N V E L O P E T E C H N O L O G Y • OC T O B E R 2 0 1 2 C L I F T A N […] Read More
Energy and Moisture Performance of Attic Assemblies May 15, 2012 S Y M P O S I U M O N B U I L D I N G E N V E L O P E T E C H N O L O G Y • OC T O B E R 2 0 1 2 DE S J A R L A […] Read More
Growing Your Green Roof Sales: Understanding Owner Motivations May 15, 2011 ABSTRACT This paper will provide an important understanding of an owner’s perspective in the decision-making process on implementing roofing services and systems, including green roofs and environmentally sustainable roofing systems. While the environmental benefits of a green roof receive much of the media attention, owners often base decisions on other criteria. If the goal is […] Read More
Adhesive Fastening: Used in Commercial Roofing Applications May 15, 2011 The commercial roofing industry has long used a variety of fasteners, fastening techniques, and methods to secure roof insulation to the deck. Historically, materials were affixed to building substrates with hot tar or asphalt-based materials, or they were held in place with pavers or stone ballast. In the early 1980s, driven by Factory Mutual, mechanical […] Read More
The Use of ccSPF in High-Performance Wall Assemblies May 15, 2011 INTRODUCTION How a wall is constructed can greatly diminish or enhance a building’s ability to be labeled “high performance.” This article will highlight the use of closed-cell spray polyurethane foam (ccSPF) utilizing HFC 245fa blowing agent packages in commercial wall assemblies, taking into consideration how the use of ccSPF accomplishes key high-performance building goals. High-Performance […] Read More
Field Investigation Of Aggregate Blow-off Of Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofs May 15, 2011 ABSTRACT The 2006 International Building Code disallows the use of loose-laid aggregate on roofs in hurricane-prone regions for fear of damage caused by blow-off. This restriction has had a significant impact on the roofing industry, as loose-laid aggregate has historically been used as an economical material to increase ultraviolet, fire, hail, and traffic resistance to […] Read More
Photovoltaics in Roofing May 15, 2011 As a result of the desire to achieve energy self-sufficiency with “clean energy,” solar energy production has increased an average of more than 20% each year since 2002, making it the world’s fastest-growing energy technology. Government subsidies and the possibility of selling excess production back to the power grid have led to building owners to […] Read More
An Introduction To Photovoltaic Systems May 15, 2011 Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are widely known for their ability to generate electric power for homes and commercial buildings through the absorption of energy from the sun’s rays. In the movement toward increased sustainability, cleaner energy, and lower utility bills, they are becoming a more common sight, especially in regions of the country where sunlight […] Read More
