Ray Corbin

Ray Corbin is Director of BURSI (The Better Understanding of Roofing Systems Institute), an educational program sponsored by Johns Manville. Corbin holds four U.S. roofing patents and is a nationally recognized speaker in the roofing industry.

Advances in Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems

Ray Corbin

January 29, 2003

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Modified bitumen products have evolved to better meet the needs of today’s roofing contractor and building owner.

Technical Perspective

Ray Corbin

October 18, 2002

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During the last five years, thermoplastic membranes have been the fastest growing segment of the low-slope commercial/industrial membrane market.

Technical Perspective: Polyvinyl Chloride

Ray Corbin

May 31, 2002

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PVC’s proven track record of performance for the past 15 years together with an increasing emphasis on energy conservation, make the lighter-colored PVC sheets a natural choice for today’s owners.

Modified Bitumen

Ray Corbin

March 28, 2002

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Modified bitumen systems are popular today for various reasons.

Technical Perspective: Built-up Roofing

Ray Corbin

January 30, 2002

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Fiberglass-reinforced built-up roofing systems have been holding their own in the market.

Urban Heat Islands

Ray Corbin

October 4, 2001

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Reducing the ozone and smog content in the local environment will greatly enhance the overall quality of air within the city.

Technical Perspective: Polyisocyanurate Foam Insulation

Ray Corbin

July 2, 2001

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Polyiso roof insulation represents more than 55 percent of all insulation used in low-sloped roof construction.

From the Deck Up: Accessories

Ray Corbin

March 30, 2001

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Roofing accessories are those items that complete the roofing membrane system and allow the field of the roof to do its job.

From the Deck Up: Asphalt

Ray Corbin

December 28, 2000

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BUR systems using asphalt have the longest performance record of any roofing system and roofing crews have the most experience in BUR application.

From the Deck Up: Insulation

Ray Corbin

October 18, 2000

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A well-insulated roofing system can save money, conserve energy and provide a better base for membrane application.

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