The termination of a parapet coping at a wall is a frequent trouble spot. The most common mistake at this intersection is to allow the metal coping to but up to the wall without the application of termination metal. 

The downturn in the economy has created opportunities for roofing contractors with building owners that are intent on saving costs by maintaining - rather than replacing - their roof systems. Roof maintenance program can be lucrative if the contractor properly conducts the program.

Waterproofing is the formation of an impervious barrier that is designed to prevent water from entering or exiting from various sections of the building structure. 

As the use of modified bitumen roof systems has increased over the past 20 years there have been significant changes to material technology and material application procedures.

Environmental issues continue to be at the forefront of the roofing industry. These issues and regulations are having an impact on the design and application of roof systems and materials that we will be using well into the 21st Century. 

As is the case with other roof systems, flashings and penetrations are the most common points of moisture intrusion on standing seam metal roof systems. 

We are in the midst of the worst economic crisis of our lifetime and no one can accurately predict how long this crisis will last and what the long-term ramifications will be. 

We started ARW in 2006 with the intent of providing roofing and waterproofing technical information for architects and engineers. The publication initially appeared as an e-zine that was produced four times a year. The publication is now produced six times a year with three e-zines and three print publications.

In today’s tight economic times, more building owners are searching for ways to extend the service life of their existing roofs. Capital expenditures and financing typically required to replace roofs can be difficult to obtain at this time.

Typical design specifications that are prepared in the CSI Master Format include three sections for Division 7: Part 1 - General, Part 2 - Products, and Part 3 - Execution.