In a career in which she broke through as many barriers as she waterproofed, Dorothy Lawrence can deservedly be called, “The First Lady of Roofing and Waterproofing.” Her résumé is loaded with technological and material advancements that are still in use today.
Figure 1. Mop- or cold-applied base flashing at a nonwall-supported deck. (Detail courtesy of the NRCA.) We inspect millions of square feet of roofing each year. This includes analysis of
Photo courtesy of the EPDM Roofing Association. The “cool roofing” concept is hardly a new one, having been recognized by organizations such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) since
During Hurricane Ivan, high wind pressures created increasing peel forces around the edges of a ballooning membrane and caused the ballooned area to progressively expand. However, as the river rock
Disputes and conflicts occur in every phase of our lives. Resolutions are often difficult because they typically involve some form of compromise. Although we all make personal and professional compromises
OMG Roofing Products conducts a wind uplift test on a 12-foot by 24-foot section of a system at its dedicated testing facility in Agawam, Mass.The design standards that are referenced
Cool Roofing is on the move. Saving Energy is a high priority in this country. Helping communities with cooler climates, helping people with more comfortable environments and healthier work areas,
A thorough roof inspection is necessary to determine the current roof condition. The most heated debate in the roofing industry centers on the issue of roof removal versus roof repair.