John A. D’Annunzio is President of Paragon Roofing Technology Inc., a construction engineering firm he founded in 1989. He is the editorial director of Building Enclosure and a technical columnist for Roofing Contractor. He has published more than 100 articles and has written four books on building exterior issues. For more information, visit www.paragonroofingtech.com. He can be reached at 248-936-8744.

Guidelines for Proper Waterproofing Specifications

John D'Annunzio

November 25, 2024

The proper development of specifications is essential due to the complexity of the waterproofing process that occurs with the integration of other building components and trades. It is the responsibility of the architect and/or designer to ensure that all divisions of waterproofing application are addressed.

Coating over the Pandemic

John D'Annunzio

August 17, 2021

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a tight supply market that has many roofing contractors and facility owners considering the application of coatings and other fluid-applied materials on existing roofs in efforts to extend their service life until things get back to ‘normal.’

Proper Design Details for Standing Seam Metal Roofs

John D'Annunzio

September 7, 2020

The most critical component of a standing seam metal roof system—other than metal panel seams—is at vertical transitions and penetrations

Three Simple Ways to Incorporate Coatings into Service and Maintenance Programs

John D'Annunzio

August 19, 2020

Roofing contractors can benefit from the material advancements to better serve building owners through the increased inclusion of coatings in service and maintenance programs

Damproofing versus Waterproofing

Lindsay Lewis

John D'Annunzio

January 29, 2020

Dampproofing or waterproofing? Which is required and where?

Reflecting on Today’s Roof Coatings

Changes in Coatings Can be Linked to Environmental Concerns and Technical Advacements

John D'Annunzio

August 19, 2019

There has been a significant change in the use of roof coatings on commercial roof applications over the years

Consider Value Engineering Your Waterproofing Design

A Look at the Costs, Benefits and Considerations

John D'Annunzio

April 1, 2019

In the last decade the term “value engineering” has gained prominence in the construction industry

Tackling the Flooding Issue

John D'Annunzio

January 22, 2018

With the recent natural disasters that have taken place all over the country, it has forced us to reevaluate waterproofing criteria

Advancements in Fluid Applied Membranes

The Advent of Liquid Rubber

John D'Annunzio

October 26, 2016

There have been continual advancements in construction material technology since the late 1990s

Thermal and Dew Point Transfer

How to Avoid Issues Related to Steel-Deck Fasteners

John D'Annunzio

February 18, 2016

Roof systems have an impact on energy efficiency through thermal capacity, reflectivity and emissivity.

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Guidelines for Proper Waterproofing Specifications

Coating over the Pandemic

Proper Design Details for Standing Seam Metal Roofs

Three Simple Ways to Incorporate Coatings into Service and Maintenance Programs

Damproofing versus Waterproofing

Reflecting on Today’s Roof Coatings

Consider Value Engineering Your Waterproofing Design

Tackling the Flooding Issue

Advancements in Fluid Applied Membranes

Thermal and Dew Point Transfer

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