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A Deeper Dive into the Very Severe Hail Designation

November 11, 2022

In 2022, insured losses from hailstorms topped $10 billion in the United States for the 15^th year in a row. Hailstorms account for 70 percent of the average annual property losses from severe convective storms in the U.S., according to the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

Skyco Skylights Receives FM Approval

January 11, 2017

Skyco Skylights can now add Factory Mutual FM Approval to its line of 4x8 industrial skylight.

FM Approvals Promotes Four Managers Into New Leadership Roles

March 5, 2014

FM Approvals has moved four of its managers into new roles to better support the company’s global growth.

SPRI Bulletin Offers Recommendations on Revisions to FM 4470

November 8, 2012

SPRI has published a detailed Bulletin that includes recommendations for the design and contractor communities on important changes recently made to FM Approvals (FM) Standard 4470.

Roofing And Waterproofing in China

Rick Damato

February 4, 2010

This is a report of the third visit by Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing and Roofing Contractor to China. Why China? The answer becomes clearer as the years so by. Most folks in the United States recognize that we are part of a world economy - a world economy in which China looms larger as it continues to grow.

This presentation reviews a variety of building types to discuss the continuity of detailing required to manage moisture, air, vapor, and thermal performance, as well as wind resistance requirements at the critical wall-to-roof interface.

This webinar will cover the latest in whole building airtightness test methods, current and projected code requirements, training and certification requirements and resources to allow you to specify this requirement.

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