Roofing Code: Wind Resistance of Clay and Concrete Tile Section 1504.2 July 10, 2018 ind loads on clay and concrete tile roof coverings shall be in accordance with Section 1609.5.Read More
Dynamic Façade System KINETICWALL June 13, 2018 The façade system from Exterior Technologies Inc. adds movement to building enclosures and wall systems with its flapper-panel design.Read More
Coping System Achieves High FM Rating PermaSnap and PermaSnap Plus Coping Products April 25, 2018 OMG Roofing Products has introduced a new and improved, higher performing coping product tested and approved and feature a dual hook profile for superb wind performance.Read More
Better Building Standards Are Needed Steve Klar November 20, 2017 In wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, hurricanes proved that they are no longer just a coastal threatRead More
Wind, Water Damage Covered at AAMA Fall Conference October 19, 2017 Presentation covered experience with how wind and water damage happens, why it happens and even the important question of, did it really happen?Read More
Meeting the Challenges of Wind-Resistive Design June 2, 2017 The American Wood Council offers time-saving tools to aid buildersRead More
Roofing Code: Wind-Resistance of Non-ballasted Roofs Section 1504.3 March 7, 2017 This section has been refined in the 2009 Code, which includes the word ‘components’ and narrows requirements to be in accordance with Section 1609Read More
ARMA Leads Update of ASTM D7158 September 20, 2016 Revision to standard will help maintain confidence in the wind resistance of asphalt shingles.Read More
Making IBC Wind Compliance a Breeze SPRI Initiates Online Listing Program for Roof Materials Mike Ennis August 19, 2016 The SPRI Listing Program for IBC Chapter 15 Compliance will be an industry-wide program that will contain listings from roofing material manufacturersRead More
