Building Industry Articles
In a global marketplace, consumers have access to more purchasing options than ever. Buyers used to have to make a decision between multiple products that each had their own unique sets of pros and cons. Today, with the ever-growing presence of hybrid products, consumers have the ability to truly experience “the best of both worlds.”
Nature has been waging a war with roofs since humans stepped out of caves and began building stand-alone shelters. Since then, constant advances in science and manufacturing have brought many new innovations in roofing products. This article explores the ongoing struggle to beat the elements and withstand Mother Nature’s wrath.
Read about the various aspects of roof design that contribute to LEED buildings performance and explore the long-term weathering performance of reflective systems.
Follow the four steps outlined in this article to ensure your roofs perform as specified.
Pre-qualify the quality of roofing materials to ensure the lasting integrity of rooftop waterproofing solutions.
Calculating and comparing the returns on investment of alternative rooftop solutions is an indispensable first step in choosing the right roof for your facility.
Minimize the stress and delays related to post-disaster repair and reconstruction.
Specifying the obligations of the manufacturer for field services in a roofing specification is critically important due to the critical waterproofing nature of roofs.
Learn everything a maintenance or design engineer needs to know to keep vapor drive from sending your facility maintenance budget through the roof.
Identifying the basic fundamentals of design and then using them as guideposts in selecting your roofing partners will maximize your potential for success.
