ARMA Leads Update of ASTM D7158 September 20, 2016 Revision to standard will help maintain confidence in the wind resistance of asphalt shingles.Read More
Making IBC Wind Compliance a Breeze SPRI Initiates Online Listing Program for Roof Materials Mike Ennis August 19, 2016 The SPRI Listing Program for IBC Chapter 15 Compliance will be an industry-wide program that will contain listings from roofing material manufacturersRead More
McElroy Metal Offers New White Paper March 17, 2016 The company has put together a white paper about a successful hangar recover for Southwest Airlines.Read More
Edge Securement for Low-Slope Roofs Roofing Codes September 23, 2015 A look at the Section 1504.5 of the roofing code and the code interpretation.Read More
New Metal Roof System Provides Unrivaled Wind Uplift Performance July 1, 2015 The Garland Company Inc.Read More
When the ‘Prevailing’ Wind Direction is Anything But Daniel Overbey June 5, 2015 Design teams would be wise to provide natural ventilation strategies that can function with a variety of wind directions in order to provide effective passive cooling for the greatest amount of time.Read More
Learning From Disaster: Devastating Events Play Key Role in Developing Roofing Standards Jim Hoff April 7, 2014 Devastating fires and severe weather events have played a key role in the development of roofing standards.Read More
Roofing Code: Roof Assemblies February 21, 2014 Roof decks and roof coverings shall be designed for wind loads in accordance with Chapter 16 and Sections 1504.2, 1504.3 and 1504.4.Read More
Insulation Design for Roofs: A System Perspective James R. Kirby AIA December 6, 2013 A holistic approach to building design puts focus on the thermal resistance of the roof.Read More