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Marcos Flores to Lead the J.S. Held Roofing Lab

The IAS-ILAC-accredited consulting firm names accomplished R&D scientist to directorship position

July 13, 2023

J.S. Held Roofing Lab, an independent testing center providing technical support to clients in property damage claims and disputes involving roofing materials, has named Marcos Flores Jr. as its new director.

Roofing Technology

Robotics in Roofing

Pilot program to test roofing robots slated for the fall

Chris Gray

July 10, 2023

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A tech startup seeks roofing contractors interested in testing a robot that can install asphalt shingles, potentially reducing labor concerns and improving productivity.

The Importance of Commercial Roof Uplift Testing

John Klein

July 22, 2021

Although no systems are fool-proof, uplift testing can help to compare the construction and the probability of failure for each roof tested.

New ASTM International Test Method Supports “KEE” Roofing Membranes

April 30, 2018

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A new ASTM International test method will support the growing use of roofing membranes that contain ketone ethylene ester (KEE) polymer blends that are more flexible, chemical resistant and thus less susceptible to some types of damage.

Pull Test Kits

March 21, 2015

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This kit contains: 3M^™ RTA-1 Foam Roof Tile Adhesive, Duro-Fleece^® membrane pieces, plywood and work wipes.

Avoid Common Pitfalls With Metal Roof Specs

Joe Tripod

October 3, 2012

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We know that the metal roofing tests and standards an architect must include in a project specification can sometimes be confusing.

Tremco Unveils Sustainable Building Solutions Test Facility

June 22, 2012

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Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing unveiled its new state-of-the-art, fully automated Sustainable Building Solutions Test Facility.

Commissioning Validates High-Performance Roofing

John Runkle PE

June 6, 2011

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Architectural Commissioning (ARCx), a more comprehensive term for Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx), is a systematic process of ensuring that the exterior elements of a newly-constructed or renovated building provide effective environmental separation between the exterior environment and interior occupied space according to the building Owner’s Performance Requirements (OPR) for the intended use.