Details Waterproofing Detail: Weep Screed Flashing May 1, 2015 Weep screeds are common and code required (IBC Section 2512) for cement plaster over framed walls.Read More
Codes Roofing Code: Insulation and Fenestration Criteria May 1, 2015 Details on International Energy Conservation Code Section 402.1.1 - Insulation and fenestration criteria.Read More
Codes Roofing Code: Roof Assembly May 1, 2015 A look at International Energy Conservation Code Section 502.2.1 - roof assembly.Read More
Roofing Codes Roofing Code: Drip Edge Code Interpretation February 19, 2015 Code interpretations for Section 1507.2.9.3 Drip edge.Read More
Waterproofing Codes Waterproofing Code: General Code Interpretation February 19, 2015 Code interpretations for Section 1805, General Code.Read More
Ronald Hamburger Inducted into National Academy of Engineering February 10, 2015 The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) recently announced their election of 67 new members to be inducted into their academy at an award ceremony in October 2015.Read More
Sustainable Roofing New Brochure Promotes Energy-Efficient, Code-Compliant Re-Roofing James R. Kirby AIA October 8, 2014 The Center has collaborated with another nonprofit to develop a new energy code brochure.Read More
Roofing Code: Valleys in Steep-Slope Shingles October 1, 2014 An overview of roofing codes IBC 2012 Section 1507.2.9.2 related to valleys and valleys in steep-slope shingle roofs.Read More
IAPMO’s Uniform Evaluation Service Issues ER-0356 to MCA Clay Roof Tile September 15, 2014 IAPMO’s Uniform Evaluation Service (UES) has announced that California-based MCA Clay Roof Tile was granted UES Evaluation Report ER-0356. Read More
SustainableRoofing Roof System Durability and Longevity James R. Kirby AIA September 10, 2014 A number of enhancements can lengthen the life span of a roof system.Read More