Tag Archives: roofing

Metal Wall Panels on the Roof: How to achieve durability and reliability using sheet metal

September 3, 2014

Some modern architectural designs use newer materials and metal panel assemblies for roofing applications, many of which are not intended to be used as roofing and, therefore, may not be well-suited for it.

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TPO on Top: Why the roofing material continues to shine

August 7, 2014

As building codes and environmental trends continue to evolve, so too does the diversity of roofing material options. These factors, along with others, make construction specifiers’ roofing installation and selection prowess of utmost importance. Among the available choices is thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO).

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To test or not to test…? A guide to field quality control

July 29, 2014

When properly applied, tests can yield valuable insight into the installed performance of systems, aid investigators in determining the cause of a failure, or help to determine if a product is performing to its intended level.

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Introducing Siphonic Roof Drainage: Common in Europe, now gaining traction stateside

March 11, 2014

Siphonic roof drainage differs from conventional gravity drainage in what is called ‘full-bore flow.’ Unlike conventional drainage, a fully engineered siphonic roof drain system prevents air from entering, allowing the pipes to be completely full of water.

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A Light Discrepancy?

December 19, 2013

We received an e-mail from a reader regarding an article that appeared in our November 2013 issue:

I read the article titled “Rethinking Cool Roofing: Evaluating Effectiveness of White Roofs in Northern Climates,” by Craig A. Tyler, AIA, CSI, CDT, LEED AP. Although I agree with what I think is the article’s concept, the author repeatedly states ultraviolet (UV) absorption into the roof system contributes to heat gain in a building or that UV … Continue reading A Light Discrepancy?

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