Metal
roofing may have a relatively small portion of the residential market,
but growth has been solid in that niche, and manufacturers of metal
roofing products expect to increase market share in the future. Part of
their growth strategy involves giving homeowners options beyond
standing seam roofs, including metal shingles designed to capture the
look of cedar shakes, barrel tile and natural slate.
The makers of Instacoat are quick to point out
that their water-based seamless waterproof membrane has some unique
characteristics, and point to product testing and real-world applications as
proof of a promising future.
When community officials decided to renovate the Cerritos Public Library in Cerritos, Calif., they wanted to create a grand library that would honor the past while embracing the future. After four years of design and construction, the result is the newly named Cerritos Millennium Library, a sleek, futuristic-looking building that blends traditional library services with state-of-the-art technology and design.
As the concern over fossil fuels reaches a fever pitch in the American consciousness, a number of solutions are being offered to save energy, save money and save the world. Products like cool roofing and superior insulation have penetrated the market enough to leave room for more innovations, and solar continues to get more attention with every sunrise.
For the first time in over 18 years, ASHRAE has proposed increases to the minimum required roof and wall insulation levels in Standard 90.1, the national model energy code for commercial buildings. If the increases are adopted, the above-deck roof insulation requirements currently at R-15 would go to R-20 - a 33 percent increase in roof insulation levels.
Wind-related failures can occur on all types of roofing systems, but the potential for membrane displacement from a “peeling” action occurs primarily on fully adhered roofing systems.
The Tool & Equipment Guide provides key information and easy access to a variety of manufacturers who offer tools and equipment designed for the roofing industry.
Proper management and innovative marketing can turn the service department into a highly profitable sector of the company, which can also generate additional work. This can be accomplished by providing annual maintenance programs.
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