Fall 2019 Issue | Building Enclosure

CEU: Sustainable Roofing: Cool Roofs

Cool Roofs for a Hot Planet

Kathy Price-Robinson

May 6, 2016

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Today’s cool roofing systems are a significant platform for urban building sustainability

Copper Wall Cladding is Taking Modern Architecture by Storm

Bursting onto the Scene

Stephen Knapp

September 26, 2018

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Architecture has evolved rapidly over the past decade thanks to the use of more sustainable building materials, environmentally conscious standards and aesthetics

Moisture Management and Façade Design

Constructing Building Envelopes to Work with the Elements

Lucas Hamilton

August 14, 2019

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Simply put, the primary function of the building envelope is to act as the boundary between the interior and exterior. It must protect the interior from the outside elements, be durable and provide efficient comfort

Mineral Wool Drives Performance Across the Building Enclosure

Continuous Insulation Offers More than Thermal Attributes

Tiffany Coppock

August 12, 2019

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More stringent building codes, advances in building science and building owners’ desire for more comfortable environments are driving increased interest in the role of continuous insulation

Specifying Cold-Formed Steel for Resilient Buildings

Examining Resiliency in the Built Environment

Greg Ralph

August 16, 2019

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In the wake of massive earthquakes and increasingly intense hurricane activity, wildfires, flooding and other natural events, design professionals have taken a greater interest in the concept of resiliency

Integrating Shading Devices with the Building Envelope

Steven Saffell

August 7, 2019

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In this age of green imperatives, architects designing commercial and institutional structures are usually on the lookout for ways to add incrementally to a building’s overall energy efficiency

Adding Architectural Richness to Façades

Using BIM to Implement the Use of Metal Panels

Lindsay Lewis

August 9, 2019

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The 7,720-square-meter building has an interesting morphology, with a sculpted fan effect and the implementation of intermediate floors that allow a sequence to emerge within the building’s volume

Reflecting on Today’s Roof Coatings

Changes in Coatings Can be Linked to Environmental Concerns and Technical Advacements

John D'Annunzio

August 19, 2019

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There has been a significant change in the use of roof coatings on commercial roof applications over the years

Q&A with Coatings Experts

Art Aisner

September 13, 2019

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Roofing Contractor sits down with RCMA to discuss the status of the coatings industry

Introducing Special Sections

Lindsay Lewis

September 16, 2019

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We’re happy to announce something new to our issues going forward

Roofing Codes: Slope

Section 1505.15.1

May 15, 2018

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Liquid-applied roofing shall have a design slope of a minimum of 1/4 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal.

Waterproofing Codes: Subsoil Drainage System

Section 1807.4

May 8, 2018

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Where a hydrostatic pressure condition does not exist, dammproofing shall be provided and a base shall be installed under the floor and a drain installed around the foundation perimeter.

Roofing Detail: Exterior Sheet Metal Gutter

May 14, 2018

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Continuous cleats are recommended when flashing face dimension exceeds 3 inches and in areas deemed high-wind zone as categorized by local building code.