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Articles by John D'Annunzio

Technical Details: Code Changes Could Decrease Damage in High-Velocity Wind Zones

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John D'Annunzio
July 28, 2011
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System attachment is the most critical element of roof design and application. Improper attachment results in the increased probability of wind blow-offs and contributes to membrane strain created by differential movement of the system components.
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Technical Details: Taking Roof Maintenance to the Next Step

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John D'Annunzio
June 6, 2011
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The initial cost of a roof system is typically 10 percent of the total building cost. However, over the life span the building the roof could account for nearly 60 percent of the building’s total maintenance costs.
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Technical Details: Attachment Issues

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John D'Annunzio
May 5, 2011
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There are three prominent membrane attachment methods used in the U.S. low-slope commercial roofing market. They are fully adhered, mechanically attached and self-adhered. There are advantages and disadvantages to each of these attachment methods which should be considered prior to selection for a specific project.
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Technical Details: Recent Changes to Low-Slope Roof Systems

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John D'Annunzio
March 31, 2011
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As we enter the second decade of the 21st century the low-slope roofing market is still undergoing changes. The recent changes are minor modifications compared to the vast changes that occurred near the end of the last decade.
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Establishing Roof Management Program Objectives

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John D'Annunzio
September 17, 2010
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The downturn in the economy has created opportunities for roofing contractors with building owners that are intent on saving costs by maintaining - rather than replacing - their roof systems. 
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Details for Standing Seam Metal Roofs

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John D'Annunzio
August 17, 2010
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As is the case with other roof systems, flashings and penetrations are the most common points of moisture intrusion on standing seam metal roof systems.
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Technical Details: The Advantages of SPF Systems

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John D'Annunzio
June 7, 2010
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Sprayed-in-place polyurethane foam (SPF) systems have been on the United States commercial low-slope roofing market since the late 1960s. 
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Bringing Roofs to Life

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John D'Annunzio
February 3, 2010
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Rooftop gardens or living roofs offer several environmental advantages. Their increased use in urban areas has been due their ability to decrease water runoff from the roof area. The primary intent of the living roof application is to filter the stormwater and minimize the stormwater runoff from reaching the underground infrastructure.
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Technical Details: Ford Heritage Project: A Post-Construction Study

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John D'Annunzio
April 1, 2009
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In 2004, Ford Motor Company integrated cutting-edge environmental design into its manufacturing facility with the construction of the Ford Dearborn Truck Assembly Building. The 1.15 million-square-foot facility was constructed at the Ford Motor Company Rouge River Industrial Complex in Dearborn, Mich. An environmentally friendly design was an integral part of the project from the outset.
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Technical Details: Time to Reflect

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John D'Annunzio
February 3, 2009
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Ben Franklin conducted the first reflectivity test in the 1760s. He took different colored swatches of fabric - from dark colored to light colored - and placed them in the Philadelphia snow. As the sun beat down, Franklin noted that the snow melted around the dark colored fabric prior to the snow melting around lighter colors.
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