Call for Papers for So Cal Hawaii Workshop | Deadline: Aug. 13 July 05, 2018 Innovation in Building Envelope Design and Solutions Call for Abstracts The So Cal Chapter of RCI, Inc. is seeking abstracts for presentations at the 19th Annual Hawaii Winter Workshop. Modern design and construction of buildings is growing increasingly complex, with a wide variety of building enclosure products for roofing, waterproofing, insulation, exterior wall cladding, and […] Read More
“In Bamboo” Is Shaped Like Infinity Symbol July 02, 2018 A bamboo and tile structure in the shape of an infinity symbol has been created in the rural town of Daoming in Sichuan Province, China. Archi-Union Architects combined traditional Chinese construction techniques with prefabrication technology to create “In Bamboo,” a pavilion that serves as a multi-functional community cultural center celebrating the town’s renowned bamboo-weaving craftsmanship. […] Read More
RCI Interface Featured Article: Roof Decks: A to Z; Part XI: Post-Tensioned Concrete July 02, 2018 By L.D. Hogan, RRC, FRCI, PE Abstract This is the 11th in a series of articles examining various deck types. Among the numerous considerations when selecting a roof system, the type of decking is among the most important. With the variety of decks to be encountered (both new and old), it is incumbent upon roofing […] Read More
RCI Manual of Practice Goes Digital May 18, 2018 One of the many changes afoot here at HQ is the initiative to put fewer of our documents on paper and instead make them available digitally. The RCI Manual of Practice is now available exclusively as an interactive PDF. You can jump to various sections from the table of contents, search the document, and access […] Read More
Christ Church Mosaic Roof Recognized March 29, 2018 An interesting mosaic on the former Christ Church in Hillier, Prince Edward County, Ontario, has received recognition by the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA). Al Anthony Roofing of Consecon, ON, was granted an honorable mention in ARMA’s annual Quality Asphalt Roofing Case-study (QARC) Awards for its installation. The mosaic was designed by Helga Boelen and […] Read More
Metal Roofing Class in Memphis, TN | May 9-10 March 19, 2018 Metal Roofing May 9-10 | Memphis, TN Register | Learn More Read More
Air Intrusion Impacts in Seam-Fastened, Mechanically Attached Roofing Systems February 28, 2018 By Suda Molleti, PEng; Bas Baskaran, PEng; and Pascal Beaulieu Editor’s Note: This article presents the summary of a research study. A peer-reviewed paper on the study was published at the 15th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology in November 2017. Background Air intrusion is termed as “when conditioned indoor air enters into a […] Read More
Memphis in May: New Classes Announced February 27, 2018 We are excited to announce that two classes have just been added to the educational event calendar for May of 2018. Architectural Sheet Metal Flashing Design will be offered on May 8, 2018, and Metal Roofing on May 9 and 10. The RCI Architectural Sheet Metal Flashing class is a one-day course related to architectural […] Read More
RCI Joining Roofing Coalition in Roofing Day in D.C. 2018 February 01, 2018 This March, the roofing industry will come together as never before to make our collective voices heard in our nation’s capital during the inaugural Roofing Day in D.C. 2018. RCI is partnering with NRCA, organizers of the event, and multiple roofing industry associations and organizations in a coalition of voices. Together we can make a […] Read More
