Summer 2019 Issue | Building Enclosure

CEU: SBS-Modified Bitumen Roofing

A look at product composition, properties and code-related attributes

Matt Davis

February 28, 2017

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What you need to know about SBS-modified bitumen roofing

Taking a Comprehensive Look at Sustainable Roofing

There’s more to Sustainability than What We Typically Consider

Matt Davis

January 21, 2019

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When we think about sustainability in roofing, images of LEED certification requirements and environmentally friendly roofing materials are often the first to come to mind

The Future of Airport Architecture

Curtis W. Fentress

September 3, 2018

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Increasing demand for travel and global commerce has stimulated the need for airport facilities around the world

Resilient Engineering Against Natural Disasters

Annie Kao

December 14, 2018

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Structures just beyond local code requirements are surviving major disasters at manageable costs

Reducing Energy Use with an Intricate Double-Skin Façade

Brushing off the Arizona Heat

Stephen Knapp

April 3, 2019

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The five-story, 188,447-square-foot research facility focuses on sustainable design, targeting LEED Platinum, and achieving a 44 percent energy savings goal with the help of its double-skin façade

Green Design Using Advanced Software

Building Information Modeling Changes the Way We Imagine Architecture

Lindsay Lewis

March 27, 2019

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A new dining hall in California is part of an inspiring campus center that takes advantage of contemporary technologies, materials and construction methods

The Power of Building and Energy Codes

Preparing for the Expected and Unexpected

Justin Koscher

April 12, 2019

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It is widely recognized that building codes are a crucial element in fostering construction practices that promote more resilient and durable designs for both new construction and existing buildings

Q&A: The Air Barrier Association of America

Lindsay Lewis

May 13, 2019

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This issue, we wanted to dedicate some time to the Air Barrier Association of America and all the work they’re currently doing to better our markets

Roofing Codes: Class C Roof Assemblies

Section 1505.4

April 12, 2018

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This code implies that all roof materials that pass the testing provided in the ASTM E 108 fire testing under the light category are identified as Class C roof assemblies.

Waterproofing Codes: Joints and Penetrations

Section 1807.3.3

April 24, 2018

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This section implies that all wall and floor joints must be properly waterproofed.

Roofing Codes: Liquid-Applied Roofing

Section 1505.15

May 1, 2018

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The installation of liquid-applied roofing shall comply with the provisions of this section.

Roofing Detail: Gravel-Stop Flashing Joint Cover Plate

May 1, 2018

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The profile of specific components, their configuration or sequencing, can vary with the roof system, climatic differences, and regional or area practices.