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RRCI Meeting Caps Off Studies on the Tiniest Creatures

April 30, 2012

Roofing contractors know what a magnet roofs can be for the random debris of society — and it often gets to ferment for several months before anyone notices.  


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Flipping the Solar Switch

March 22, 2012

A zero-year payback for a building-integrated thin film solar project was achieved in part through utility rebates.


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Heating Up with Solar Cogen

Dr. Gilad Almogy
March 22, 2012
Trying to cut costs and meet sustainability objectives? Consider solar cogeneration — renewable heat and electricity in one for maximum impact.


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Putting It All Together

Chris King
February 25, 2012

Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal prides itself on being able to handle any type of project.


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Innovative Roof System Tops Spaceport America

February 15, 2012

When most people think of New Mexico, they think of the muted adobe buildings of Sante Fe or the famous natural wonders of Carlsbad Caverns or White Sands Natural Monument. 


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SPRI Takes Leading Role in Wind-Uplift Testing and Design

Association Develops New ANSI Approved Standards
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Mike Ennis
February 15, 2012

The effect of high winds on roofs is a complex phenomenon, and inadequate wind uplift design is a common factor in roofing failures. 


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The Drawing Board: Sustainable Roof and Institutional Buildings

Kenneth A Klein
February 1, 2012

 Sustainable roofing systems can be many things, but primarily they are assemblies that provide a covering protecting a building from the elements (i.e., water, sun, cold, and heat) while minimizing their burden on the environment and conserving energy.  


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State of the Industry Survey

Chris King
February 1, 2012

Maybe we’ve hit bottom and things are on the upswing after all. 


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Design and Installation Tips for Single-Ply Roofing Systems

Michael Russo
January 17, 2012

What began as a short blog for Roofing Contractor magazine on technical tips for TPO membranes quickly took on a life of its own.


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Fire, Fasteners and Finite Element Analysis

Structural Engineers Use Abaqus to Investigate Fastener Strength and Help Satisfy Fire Safety Standards
December 12, 2011

From the first sign of smoke or scream of sirens as a building goes up in flames, there may only be minutes that separate a safe evacuation from a more serious scenario.


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