Lightning protection systems are sophisticated networks that incorporate strike termination devices, lightning current conductors, bonding conductors, ground electrodes and lightning surge protection devices. While the lightning risk for a structure is often the product of the lightning frequency and the consequence of the strike to the structure, designers typically consider a variety of factors when laying out a system plan.
Why cool roofing systems are an effective sustainable design strategy for increasing occupant comfort, reducing energy costs and helping the environment.
In commercial construction, the right tool can make the difference between success and failure. The same is true in low-slope commercial roofing applications; the correct fastener can make the difference between a long-lasting installation or one that is plagued with constant problems and poor performance.
Mark Franzoso didn’t always see himself in the roofing business; it just happened that way when he took a job as a teenager installing siding and windows.
For Chuck Chapman, vice president of Central Roofing Company of Glendale, Ariz., a Tecta America Company, roofing wasn’t the career he envisioned while growing up.
This guide is designed to provide access to a variety of manufacturers who offer tools and equipment designed for the roofing industry. The information in this section was provided by the manufacturers.
Early in 2007, it became clear that replacement was the only cure for several ailing roofs on the campus of Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco, Texas. It was also obvious that site conditions would make the operation anything but routine.
As more people become aware of the energy crisis and the drive toward green building, the more helpful it is to find energy-efficient building products that help maximize your building’s thermal efficiency. One such product that is quickly growing in interest is a radiant barrier.
From her humble beginnings in the early 1980s when she sold the family cars to start a business, Sandra Sedillo-McGlothlin has not forgotten what allowed her to rise to the top as a Hispanic woman in the male-dominated roofing industry.
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