Asphalt/Glass Fiber Shingles at EavesThe correct application of shingles at the eaves is critical because this is a vulnerable juncture that adjoins several roofing components. Materials• Underlayment: 15-pound non-perforated asphalt-saturated
C oncrete slab control joints are non-moving joints that are placed and sized for expected cracking or shrinking. The most important issues regarding sealant design are joint depth, joint width
A Johns Manville self-adhered modified bitumen roofing system was judged to be the ideal solution for Athens Regional Medical Center. (Photo courtesy of Johns Manville.) 1. Cut out flashing materials
Detail courtesy of Al Mejia, IRT-Paragon Inc. Equipment SupportThis detail should be used to support mechanical equipment, piping, signs, and similar equipment that does not penetrate through the deck. The
Perimeter foundation insulation is required in colder climates to reduce the heat loss from a slab-on-grade to the below grade foundation wall. In most cases, the insulation is only required
Detail courtesy of the NRCA. Roof drains are provided throughout the roof to remove water from the roof surface. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and most membrane manufacturers require
This gravel stop detail is courtesy of the NRCA. The NRCA suggests avoiding (where possible) flashing details that require rigid metal flanges to be embedded or sandwiched into the roof
Metal Roof Seam ConfigurationMetal roofs have steadily gained popularity in the United States. One industry estimate indicates that nearly two-thirds of all new steep-slope nonresidential roofs are constructed of metal.
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