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Chadwick Collins, SPRI’s Technical Director, tells us all about what SPRI’s been working on behind the scenes and some new updates, including the 2025 revision of the RD-1 standard, formally titled ANSI/SPRI RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains

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Updates to RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains

Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.

April 20, 2025

Chadwick Collins, SPRI’s Technical Director, tells us all about what SPRI’s been working on and some new updates, including the 2025 revision of the RD-1 standard, formally titled ANSI/SPRI RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains.

SPRI Announces Updates to 2025 RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains

The updated document introduces several key changes designed to enhance clarity, improve testing methodologies, and expand practical guidance for users

March 5, 2025

SPRI announced the release of the 2025 revision of the RD-1 standard, formally titled ANSI/SPRI RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains.

Building Enclosure Editor Lindsay Lewis discusses SPRI with Chadwick Collins

VIDEO: The Latest with SPRI

April 11, 2024

Exploring the Future of Roofing: SPRI's Vision for Enhancing Standards and Insights into Construction-Generated Moisture Management

New Seal-Tite XL Gutter

ANSI/SPRI GT-1 Tested From 8 - 14"

January 1, 2024

NEW Seal-Tite XL Gutter is specifically designed to meet the ANSI/SPRI GT-1 testing standard from 2021 International Building Code, which is now required in 17+ states & municipalities.

VIDEO: Navigating Single-Ply Roofing System Standards

October 5, 2023

Building Enclosure's Group Publisher, Jill Bloom, interviews SPRI's Technical Director, Chadwick Collins about his upcoming webinar.

SPRI to Canvass ADT-1 Evaluation of Roofing Adhesives and Board Stock Test Standard

August 15, 2023

SPRI announced that it is partnering with FM Approvals to create a new standard “Test Standard for Evaluation of Roofing Adhesive and Board Stock in Tensile Loading for Low Slope Roofing Systems."

Figure RE1.4 – System of Forces, ½ of Membrane Width Between Fastener.

SPRI Announces Updated ES-1 Standard Now Available

March 17, 2023

SPRI Announced that it has completed the process of reviewing the ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 “Test Standard for Edge Systems Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems.”

SPRI Saddened by Death of Previous Association President

June 6, 2016

After a year-long battle with cancer Bailie died of a sudden illness on May 24th. Bailie was 73.

SPRI Releases Field Test Method for Low Rise Foam Adhesives

September 5, 2013

SPRI has released a field test method for bond strength of low-rise foam adhesives to existing roof substrates.

SPRI Distributes PV Ready Technical Bulletin

August 28, 2013

SPRI’s Technical Committee and Board of Directors has approved and distributed to its members Technical Bulletin 1-13A: Summary of SPRI Membrane Manufacturer Photovoltaic (PV) Ready Roof Systems and Services.