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Though it was barely more than 10 years old, the roof’s mix of membrane and metal was already beginning to fail when a severe weather event prompted a reroofing initiative

Project teams must understand that selecting building materials is not something to be taken lightly

Selling points for better air sealing and continuous insulation include increased comfort and long-term durability with a decrease in operating costs from heating and cooling

In the last few years a lot of attention has been placed on the proper installation of continuous insulation in buildings

The facility’s 32,500-square-foot rooftop presented two significant construction challenges

The system has the structural and thermal properties all in one system—block, insulation, air & moisture barrier and finished face—making them ideal for working from the inside of a structure

There are many ways of gauging the relative heating and/or cooling needs of a building due to the local climate. However, a long-established metric is the "degree day"

The 55,000 square-foot civic center is home to city offices, the police department, a municipal library, and a fitness center that offers classes for residents

The theater has become an anchor in the development, and the sweeping metal roof over its entrance helps it stand out among the surrounding stores

For the largest fixed dome structure in the world, there is no home more fitting than New Orleans, Louisiana, a city known for its resilience