This Standard provides the basic requirements for wind load design for roof edge securement of roof edge systems, including gutters and nailers.
March 28, 2025
SPRI announced that SPRI ED-1 “Design Standard for Edge Systems Used with Low-Slope Roofing Systems” is being revised and will be re-canvassed for approval as an American National Standard.
This standard is a crucial resource for roof system manufacturers, component manufacturers, accreditation bodies, certification services, roofing contractors, and owners of low slope roofing systems.
Andrea Wagner Watts, Building Science Education Manager, GAF | Siplast, and Rick Kile, the Director of Green and Amenity Business for Siplast, joined us recently to chat about what to expect during their webinar, “Sustainable Roofing Made Simple”.
SPRI announced that it is partnering with FM Approvals to create a new standard “Test Standard for Comparative Adhesion Strengths of Waterproofing Membranes, Membrane Adhesives, and Board Stock Materials or Other Suitable Substrates Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems.”
A new section geared toward architects and others in the design community provides easy access to details and specifications, includes outlines of the AIA/CES courses the company offers.
The main design concept for the lower school building was to reinforce the school’s collegiate atmosphere, while interweaving a fun, creative, and colorful whimsy into the facility, as depicted by the bright blue metal and brick facade with red, almond, and bronze trim.
Martinez will have nationwide responsibility for the company’s portfolio of coatings, caulks, sealants and asphaltic products, spearheading the development and implementation of strategic opportunities for new and existing products and systems.
This article will outline seven points that, if kept in mind during the design process, can eliminate many roofing-related change orders and reduce installation time and costs.
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. unveils its latest breakthrough product – PolyVap SA S. Engineered for superior performance in commercial low-slope roofing applications, PolyVap SA S sets a new standard with its exceptional dual-functionality as a high-performance air and vapor barrier.