SPRI has published a detailed Bulletin that includes recommendations for the design and contractor communities on important changes recently made to FM Approvals (FM) Standard 4470.
A nuclear moisture testing protocol developed by SPRI – with the extensive input of RCI Inc. – has been approved by the American National Standards Institute.
SPRI has announced that its updated and revised standard, ANSI/SPRI WD-1 2012 “Wind Design Standard Practice for Roofing Assemblies” has been reapproved by ANSI.
SPRI announced that it is preparing a consensus based standard on nuclear moisture testing in preparation for American National Standards Institute (ANSI) canvassing.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory and SPRI's study show that vegetative roofs can help reduce heat gain and losses, resulting in significant energy savings in mixed climates.