Changes to the most recent version of the industry’s wind design standard are having an effect on roofing system design and installation.

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.

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

This course will explain the importance of each of these questions and offer actionable insights into roof system design that can maximize solar output and provide long-term performance of the roof system that can outlast the life expectancy of the PV arrays.

TPO membranes have been extensively analyzed in laboratories and under accelerated weathering conditions

The unique idea of an “always cold” interior pushes the discussion about vapor drive and air intrusion of the enclosure of a cold storage building to a higher level

The purpose of this article is to explain the significance of the first sustainable certification assessment for single-ply roofing membrane materials, and discuss how a manufacturer earns a certification for a Compliant, Silver, Gold, or Platinum rating.

What you need to know about SBS-modified bitumen roofing

Precast concrete is an environmentally sound material produced from natural materials

When it comes to the design of commercial buildings, more and more architects are opting for low-sloped roofs