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Home » Authors » John D'Annunzio

John D'Annunzio

John A. D’Annunzio is President of Paragon Roofing Technology Inc., a construction engineering firm he founded in 1989. He is the editorial director of Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing and a technical columnist for Roofing Contractor. He has published more than 100 articles and has written four books on building exterior issues. For more information, visit www.paragonroofingtech.com. He can be reached at 248-936-8744.
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Hail: Yes! It Can Damage a Roof

John D'Annunzio
March 3, 2005
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Roof damage from hail force is typically the result of improper application or inadequately manufactured materials.
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Maintenance of Modified Bitumen Roof Systems

John D'Annunzio
February 1, 2005
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Modified materials have inherent characteristics that require proper maintenance over their service life.
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Lightweight Solutions to Current Problems

John D'Annunzio
November 1, 2004
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A roof system developed in the ‘90s counteracts the current concerns with wood blocking, meets challenges brought on by labor shortages and depletion of natural resources, and provides long-term waterproofing protection. The system is also environmentally friendly and Energy Star-approved.
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Contractors and Consultants: One View on How to Get Along

John D'Annunzio
October 1, 2004
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Nobody wins unless everybody wins.
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Thermoplastic Olefins

John D'Annunzio
June 1, 2004
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Recent advancements in polymer technology have led to the development and use of thermoplastic olefins for roof membranes.
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Service Life Predictability

John D'Annunzio
May 1, 2004
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Roof maintenance is often conducted in the absence of a standard set of measurements, values or decision-making guidelines.
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The Value of Roof Moisture Surveys

John D'Annunzio
April 1, 2004
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Moisture surveys can be of significant value to both building owners and roofing contractors on new and existing roof applications.
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A cover board layer over a Polytherm ISO hot-mopped system laid on the concrete roof deck

Insulation Cover Boards: When and Why We Use Them

Roof designers and contractors should be aware of when and why we use coverboards.
John D'Annunzio
March 2, 2004
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Roof designers and contractors should be aware of when and why we use coverboards.
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Flashing Design for Built-up Roofs

John D'Annunzio
January 26, 2004
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Poor flashing design is the most prominent factor in up to three quarters of all roof failures.
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Dorothy Lawrence: The First Lady of Roofing and Waterproofing

John D'Annunzio
January 23, 2004
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After more than 60 years in the roofing and waterproofing industry, Dorothy Lawrence still has an unmatchable passion for this business.
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