Ensuring WRB Performance in Innovative Wall Designs Pushing the Envelope Adrian Jacobs Heather Paschal July 3, 2017 A look at some tests that help to assure engineers and architects that a water-resistive barrier is performing as expectedRead More
CEU: Vegetated Roof Systems Greg Raymond April 21, 2017 Vegetated or green roofs are not a new concept in the roofing industry, but it is only recently that they have started to gain popularityRead More
School Buildings and Enclosure System Selection Paul Brown April 14, 2017 Advances in construction materials have simplified the process of selecting an enclosure systemRead More
Design Considerations for Blue Roofs Don’t Get Inundated Stephen T. Bono Andrea B. Bono April 12, 2017 Selecting a waterproofing system that accepts long-term ponding waterRead More
Courthouse Uses Insulation to Reduce Costs April 10, 2017 Less destructive repair approach succeeds in solving water intrusion, adds thermal efficiencyRead More
Restoration of 100-Year-Old Domed Roof Restoring Kahn’s Gateway to Michigan’s Central Diag Daniel P. Clark Kelsey Dunn February 3, 2017 The project is located on University of Michigan's Central CampusRead More
Unique, Durable Design for Apartments November 16, 2016 The rainscreen attachment system with the specified panels ensured a durable, watertight and attractive detailRead More
Blind-Side Below-Grade Waterproofing Lateral Water Migration, Confining Pressure and Bond Relationships John Karras Keith Nelson Anthony J. Nicastro November 11, 2016 Many blind-side below-grade waterproofing systems include resistance to lateral water migration between the membrane and concrete as part of the manufacturer’s design conceptRead More
Drained/Back Ventilated Rainscreen Systems Effective Protection Against the Elements of Nature Daniel Arnold Christopher Kroeter November 9, 2016 One of the systems that obtain superior results in aesthetics and in weatherproofing is the D/BV systemRead More
The Key to a Successful Roof Coating Roof Coating Application and Performance Tips James R. Kirby AIA November 7, 2016 Roof coatings are an ideal solution to extend the service life of an existing roof and prevent tear-off and wasteRead More