Low-Slope Roofs

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CEU: Wind Design for Roof Systems and ASCE 7

Patented Epoxy Primer Enables Effective Electronic Leak Detection

Detec TruGround Conductive Primer

May 24, 2021

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New Detec TruGround Conductive Primer from Mule-Hide Products Co. makes effective electronic leak detection of conventional roof assemblies fast and easy, helping ensure that a roofing system is watertight and free of breaches, holes, and seam voids.

CEU: At the Roof Edge: Water, Air, Thermal, and Vapor Control

"Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center." - Kurt Vonnegut

Benjamin Meyer

May 5, 2021

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The parapet is so much more than the intersection of roof and wall. It’s also the junction where building aesthetics meets structural performance, air and moisture management, energy efficiency, construction trade sequencing and operational maintenance.

Prefabricated Tapered Products for Low-Slope Roofing Applications

SureSlope

April 12, 2021

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High-performing family of roofing products effectively reduce standing water, while minimizing jobsite waste, labor, fabrication, and installation time.

CEU: Moisture Durability, Roofing and Green Standards

Benjamin Meyer

April 1, 2021

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The requirements in green standards alone, such as LEED, Green Globes and IgCC may lack comprehensive measures to address resiliency related to the long-term performance of the building enclosure

Polyglass Donates Roof Membranes for Pet Rescue Reroofing Project in South Florida

March 18, 2021

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Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. worked alongside contractor Perkins Roofing and other partners to refurbish the damaged roof of Abandoned Pet Rescue in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Replacement Roof for School of Public Affairs

February 5, 2021

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After removing old peel-and-stick waterproofing materials and other decaying roofing materials, the started the installation of three different roofing systems

Town Hall Installs Roof to Support PV System

January 6, 2021

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The building needed to re-roofed due to the UV damage to the existing roof surface

Recent Advances in Electronic Leak Detection

Locating Breaches in Waterproof Membranes has Never Been Easier

David Vokey

December 7, 2020

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Historically, architects and other designers have often called for a flood test to be carried out on horizontal waterproofing systems when the membrane is under a green roof, wear-course or topping slab where direct inspection of the roof membrane is difficult or impossible

Condo Complex Installs New Roof Over Existing System

December 2, 2020

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The existing roof on this luxury condominium complex, a 20+-year-old tapered modified bitumen system, was failing and owners were spending a lot of money on repairs

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Performance Analysis of Aged TPO Membranes

This webinar will evaluate the performance and ability to repair field-aged TPO roof membranes, review in-service performance of TPO roof membranes in various climates throughout the U.S., and assess tools to determine when it is appropriate to specify TPO roof membranes. Read More

Single-Ply Roof Systems: Not All Things Are Created Equal

Explore the technology, history and benefits of single-ply roof systems, with a core focus on EPDM, PVC and TPO. This webinar will review the single-ply roofing market and its history and discuss thermoplastic membranes similarities and differences, including fire performance. Read More

This presentation will provide an understanding of required test criteria and typical test results when opaque glass panels are used within an open-joint, drained and back ventilated complete rainscreen system.

The focus of this presentation will be on requirements for proper design and application of the roof system based on the deck material. Design elements will include proper attachment methods for each deck type and deck repair procedures for remedial roof projects.

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CEU: Wind Design for Roof Systems and ASCE 7

Patented Epoxy Primer Enables Effective Electronic Leak Detection

CEU: At the Roof Edge: Water, Air, Thermal, and Vapor Control

Prefabricated Tapered Products for Low-Slope Roofing Applications

CEU: Moisture Durability, Roofing and Green Standards

Polyglass Donates Roof Membranes for Pet Rescue Reroofing Project in South Florida

Replacement Roof for School of Public Affairs

Town Hall Installs Roof to Support PV System

Recent Advances in Electronic Leak Detection

Condo Complex Installs New Roof Over Existing System

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Performance Analysis of Aged TPO Membranes

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