John D'Annunzio

John A. D’Annunzio is President of Paragon Roofing Technology Inc., a construction engineering firm he founded in 1989. He is the editorial director of Building Enclosure and a technical columnist for Roofing Contractor. He has published more than 100 articles and has written four books on building exterior issues. For more information, visit www.paragonroofingtech.com. He can be reached at 248-936-8744.
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The Six Sides of Waterproofing

Due to the potential problems associated with moisture infiltration, it is imperative that continuous waterproofing is applied at all six sides of the building enclosure
John D'Annunzio
October 20, 2025

Due to the potential problems associated with moisture infiltration, it is imperative that continuous waterproofing is applied at all six sides of the building enclosure.


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Guidelines for Proper Waterproofing Specifications

John D'Annunzio
November 25, 2024

The proper development of specifications is essential due to the complexity of the waterproofing process that occurs with the integration of other building components and trades. It is the responsibility of the architect and/or designer to ensure that all divisions of waterproofing application are addressed.


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Coating over the Pandemic

John D'Annunzio
August 17, 2021
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a tight supply market that has many roofing contractors and facility owners considering the application of coatings and other fluid-applied materials on existing roofs in efforts to extend their service life until things get back to ‘normal.’
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