In 2007, the National Association of Home
Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) partnered to establish
a much-needed and nationally recognizable standard definition of what is meant
by “green” building.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has continuously,
consistently and actively encouraged a balanced approach to noise problems at
our nation’s airports.
Vegetative and photovoltaic systems have yet to dominate Kansas’ roofing landscape, and that’s just fine with the owners of Diamond Roofing in Manhattan and Dodge City, Kan.
With per-square-foot prices for vegetative roofs easily reaching double digits, it’s important that contractors strengthen their selling propositions when marketing these systems.
At an American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) meeting last year, the issue of heat aging of TPO single-ply roofing membranes was raised and a tougher test standard proposed.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recently approved a key fire design standard for vegetative roofs developed by SPRI in cooperation with Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC).
It’s easy for roofing contractors to forget the many trade associations, manufacturer’s groups and industry experts who are looking out for the roofing industry’s best interests seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Over the last several years, buildings and their key components are being scrutinized in terms of their long-term impact on the environment and their contribution to a sustainable society. Roofing systems, in particular, have received much of the attention.
Over the last several years, buildings and their key components are being scrutinized in terms of their long-term impact on the environment and their contribution to a sustainable society. Roofing systems, in particular, have received much of the attention.