Engineering Performance of Rooftop Gardens through Field Evaluation February 27, 2003 Engineering Performance of Rooftop Gardens through Field Evaluation Karen Liu, Ph.D. National Research Council, Institute for Research in Construction Ottawa, Ontario ABSTRACT Rooftop gardens or green roofs have the potential to reduce urban heat island and storm water runoff. They can also increase membrane durability, provide green space in urban areas, and improve prop¬ […] Read More
New Generation of Polyiso: The Sustainable Insulation for the 21st Century February 09, 2003 Throughout the country, polyiso continues as the product of choice for the commercial roofing industry with an impressive 55% market share, according to an annual NRCA survey. This excellent track record reflects polyiso’s superior performance qualities: • Polyiso is the most cost-effective insulation with the highest R-value per inch that has long term performance validation. […] Read More
November 2002 IIBEC Interface | Theme: Polymer-Modified and Cold Process Roofing November 29, 2002 Read More
September 2002 IIBEC Interface | Theme: Design and Consulting Considerations September 29, 2002 Read More
August 2002 IIBEC Interface | Theme: Foam Insulations and Cellular Foam Technology August 29, 2002 Read More
June 2002 IIBEC Interface | Theme: Failure Investigation & Forensic Engineering June 29, 2002 Read More
Blue-Green Algae and Its Effect on Fiber-Cement Roofing Within a Microclimate May 15, 2002 By Colin Murphy, RRC, FRCI 4 • Interface January 2002 sRepresentative samples were collected from the Project site and shipped to this firm’s laboratory in Seattle, Washington, for testing and analysis. Additional testing of the shakes and the “algae” growth was conducted by independent laboratories in Seattle. Testing revealed the bacterial growth sampled from the […] Read More
