Pitch PansT he most common source of roof leaks is at vertical transitions and penetrations. Most designers provide adequate details to wall and curb flashings and common penetrations such as
Building elements requiring waterproofing protection include planters and elevated structural slabs over underground spaces. (Photo courtesy of Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing.) The first question architects must answer is whether waterproofing
The Seaport complex on Boston’s waterfront includes garden roofs designed to reduce atmospheric heat. (Photo courtesy of Carlisle SynTec.) Environmental regulations and constraints are changing the way that building components
Roofs are an integral component of the building envelope, and although their initial cost constitutes as little as 5 percent to 7 percent of the total building cost, maintenance costs
Waterproofing concrete is essential at below-grade areas to prevent water intrusion and structural damage. In many areas of the world we have exhausted the building sites having the good
Use of modified bitumen with cold adhesives is on the upswing. In the last decade there has been an intensive effort in the United States concerning health, safety and the
