More than 45,000 square feet of Metl-Span CFR-42 insulated foam panels were utilized on the new Northern Guilford Middle School in Greensboro, N.C., the most environmentally sustainable school in the
Using
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Center in Rancho Cucamonga, California, to
save 10 percent of its electricity costs each year.
Steel Shingles Provide High Solar ReflectanceJoplin, Mo. - Suitable for residential and commercial applications, TAMKO Building Products, Inc.’s MetalWorks Cool Colors steel shingles are manufactured to be long lasting and
What makes one roofing job a little more special than the next? A particularly finicky client, or perhaps a building with historical significance? How about a demanding set of specifications or a particularly daunting set of logistical challenges? Or the constraints of a schedule that allows almost no room for error? The reroofing project at Union Station (Old Montgomery Train Station) is one that featured a little (and sometimes a lot) of each.
Prefabricated roof curbs have been in use since the roof has been utilized for something other than keeping weather out. And in this one sentence lie the benefits and the detriments we face in the roof curb business everyday. The primary function of the curb is to keep weather out while supporting/flashing the equipment on it.
In recent times we have seen huge improvements in the software that assists contractors with determining roofing material quantities. New products are easier to use and more affordable. Computer performance has improved and hardware costs have been reduced. As a result, a complete roofing take-off system, which can significantly increase productivity, is available at a cost that is insignificant when compared to the salary of a surveyor or estimator. A company that wants to compete successfully in today’s market simply cannot afford to be without a state-of-the-art job quoting program.
Tapered insulation can do more than eliminate ponding water and ensure proper drainage of low-slope roofs. With the correct design, tapered insulation can help protect roofing components, increase the value of a building and decrease its energy costs. In the words of Dale Redger, national manager of the Allied Tapered Design Center, “It is simple - a properly installed tapered system will provide a longer-lasting roofing system.
Air Vent Inc., a Dallas-based manufacturer of residential attic ventilation products, has been holding its Ask the Expert™ attic ventilation seminars for roofing professionals for nine years. According to Paul Scelsi, the seminar leader for Air Vent, the seminars take place across the country from January through March, and this year the seminar will be featured in the educational track at the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas on March 8.
When it comes to construction, Mother Nature plays a significant role in the building process. Weather considerations ultimately influence decisions of how and when to build and what types of products to use. When it’s not taken into consideration, adverse weather can destroy months of labor and cost contractors and building owners millions of dollars.
In the past, roofing contractors were nowhere near the top of the list of people that building owners and design professionals would call for advice on energy savings and environmental issues. But that’s all changing now that NRCA and its industry partners have taken the lead in educating the building and design community about the impact quality roofing systems can have on reducing energy costs and protecting the environment.
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