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School Adopts Innovative Roof Drainage System

March 27, 2017
Extends life of school buildings to over 30 years
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Solving Leaks on Low-Slope Metal Roofs

March 22, 2017
For standing seam roofs with panel straps, pummeling manifests in failure at the seal at the strap
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Improving Performance of Low-Slope Roofs

Using Insulating Cover Boards
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Andrew Lindley
January 13, 2017
Roof systems have come under increased focus due to the energy efficiency requirements that have been enforced with the new building codes
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Roofing Codes

Roofing Code: Impact Resistance

Section 1504.7
December 16, 2016
This code implies that all low-slope roof covering materials must be able to withstand typical impact loads, such as foot traffic, hail and driving rainstorms.
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Providing Daylighting and Fire Protection

November 30, 2016
American International Industries upgrades new roof with 295 UL Listed Smoke Vent skylights during reroof project by Highland Commercial Roofing of Los Angeles
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Rodhes Market

Roofing to Withstand the Test of Time

November 28, 2016
Despite ever-changing weather conditions, roof maintains its integrity over 25 years later
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Western Specialty Contractors

Evaluating Building Components Before Re-Roofing

Leaking Roof?
November 18, 2016
Most structures today are constructed out of many different materials that move at different rates
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RCMA Article

The Key to a Successful Roof Coating

Roof Coating Application and Performance Tips
James R. Kirby AIA
November 7, 2016
Roof coatings are an ideal solution to extend the service life of an existing roof and prevent tear-off and waste
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American Int

Reroofing a Manufacturing Facility

November 2, 2016
Leading Southwest commercial roofing company completes commercial reroof for American International Industries to ensure maximum roof service life with minimal offset
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10-7-16 Living Sustainable

Is a Vapor Retarder Necessary in a Low-Slope Roof Assembly?

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Daniel Overbey
October 6, 2016
If you have designed or built a low-slope roof with a single-ply membrane, at some point you will be confronted with this simple question: Is the vapor retarder necessary?
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