Advancing Sustainable Roofing: LEED and the Commercial Roofing Industry March 22, 2005 Pathways to Professionalism Proceedings of the RCI 20th International Convention & Trade Show Miami Beach, Florida March 31 – April 5, 2005 © Roof Consultants Institute 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 204 • Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone: 919-859-0742 • Fax: 919-859-1328 • http://www.rci-online.org Advancing Sustainable Roofing: LEED™ and the Commercial Roofing Industry James L. Hoff • […] Read More
November/December 2004 IIBEC Interface | Theme: Historic Preservation & Restoration November 28, 2004 Read More
RICOWI Investigates: Hurricane Charley October 16, 2004 4 0 • I N T E R F A C E O C T O B E R 2 0 0 4 One of the most comprehensive roofing investigations of a hurricane-stricken area took place immediately after Hurricane Charley slammed into the South Florida coastline on August 13, 2004. Under the auspices of the […] Read More
Thermoplastic Waterproofing Membranes in Green Roofing System Construction 2004 May 15, 2004 February 2004 Interface • 29 Introduction: Green roofs – waterproofing systems with vegetative roof coverings as overburden – continue to increase in popularity and installation throughout the United States. “Green roof” has become the generally accepted reference term in the design and construction community, despite the objections of environmental purists. Beyond the aesthetic appearance, there […] Read More
Engineering Performance of Rooftop Gardens Through Field Evaluation May 15, 2004 4 • Interface February 2004 ABSTRACT Rooftop gardens or green roofs have the potential to reduce urban heat island and stormwater runoff. They can also increase membrane durability, provide green space in urban areas, and improve property value. Although green roofs represent an inexpensive adaptation strategy for urban areas, technical information on the benefits and […] Read More
