Thermal Performance of Vegetative Roofing Systems May 15, 2010 Thermal Performance of Vegetative Roofing Systems ANDRÉ O. DESJARLAIS, ABDI ZALTASH, JERALD A. ATCHLEY Oak Ridge National Laboratory P.O. Box 2008, MS 6070 Oak Ridge, TN 378316070 P: 8655740022; Email: yt7@ornl.gov and MICHAEL ENNIS SinglePly Roofing Industry (SPRI) 1100 Rosehill Road, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Phone: 6145787875 • Email: m.ennis@mac.com Proceedings of the RCI 25th International […] Read More
Fire and Wind Resistance Standards for Vegetative Roofs May 15, 2010 MIKE ENNIS, RRC Single-Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) 1100 Rosehill Road, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Phone: 614-578-7875 • E-mail: m.ennis@mac.com Fire And Wind Resistance Standards For Vegetative Roofs Proceedings of the RCI 25th International Convention Ennis – 59 ABSTRACT During the 2006/2007 International Building Code (IBC) code change cycle, a proposal was presented and adopted to require […] Read More
The Roof as a Platform May 15, 2010 The Roof As a Platform THOMAS W. HUTCHINSON, RRC, FRCI, AIA Hutchinson Design Group, Ltd. 232 East Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010 Phone: 8477564450 • Email: hutch@hutchinsondesigngroup.com Proceedings of the RCI 25th International Convention Hutchinson 139 ABSTRACT With the current administration’s emphasis on solar and alternative energy sources, the design of wind rooftop solar energy […] Read More
Key Roofing Standards for Consultants Industry Groups and Code Bodies Focus on Roofing May 15, 2010 Over the last several years, buildings and their key components are being scrutinized in terms of their long-term impact on the environment and their contribution to a sustainable society. Roofing systems, in particular, have received much of the attention. Besides their traditional waterproofing function, roofing systems are now tasked with saving energy, managing water supplies, […] Read More
Slab-Edge Insulation Completes The Line Of Defense Against Heat and Energy Loss In Homes and Buildings May 15, 2010 Inspired by current federal tax incentives for energy conservation, today’s home and building owners have a heightened interest in making their structures more energy efficient. As a result, there is a growing demand for greater amounts of insulation in both new construction and retrofit projects. Typically, this insulation is installed where the need for it […] Read More
The Durability Planning Matrix: A Useful Tool for Achieving Sustainable Building Envelopes April 29, 2010 The Durability Planning Matrix: A Useful Tool for Achieving Sustainable Building Envelopes JAMES L. HOFF TEGNOS Research, Inc. 3675 Seminole Drive, Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 3176791542 • Email: jhoff@tegnos.org EDWARD KANE, PE Firestone Building Products Company, LLC 250 West 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 Phone: 3175757192 • Email: kaneed@firestonebp.com Proceedings of the RCI 25th International […] Read More
