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Polyglass Receives New Wind Uplift Approvals for Multi-ply Roof Systems

February 6, 2020
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New low-slope roofing code approvals have been awarded to Polyglass after rigorous third-party testing for wind uplift.


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Roof Repair: Hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria may Bring Tidal Waves of Changes to Building Codes

Severe storms Like Irma, Harvey and Maria may Bring Tidal Waves of Changes to Building Codes
Shawn Holiday
February 21, 2018
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Preparing for the Worst: Roofing Contractors Learn From Harsh Winters and Severe Weather Events

Alicia McMahon
January 8, 2015
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On the heels of Superstorm Sandy, the winter of 2014 was one of the coldest in recent history, with heavy precipitation and snowfall throughout the Great Plains, Midwest and East.
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Increasing Energy Efficiency and Wind Resistance of Roofs

Miami Apartment Complex Benefits From New Multi-Ply Cool Roofing System
Barb McDonough
September 8, 2014
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Florida’s Miami-Dade County has some of the most stringent building code requirements in the nation for roofing.
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Learning From Disaster: Devastating Events Play Key Role in Developing Roofing Standards

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Jim Hoff
April 7, 2014
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Devastating fires and severe weather events have played a key role in the development of roofing standards.
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Insulation Design for Roofs: A System Perspective

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James R. Kirby AIA
December 4, 2013
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A holistic approach to building design puts focus on the thermal resistance of the roof.
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Low-VOC Bonding Adhesive

Carlisle SynTec Systems
October 29, 2012
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 Carlisle SynTec Systems has discontinued the production of its standard PVC bonding adhesive and will now offer its Sure-Flex Low-VOC Bonding Adhesive for fully adhered PVC installations.  


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New Architectural Manual From SMACNA

May 14, 2012
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The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association’s (SMACNA) new “Architectural Sheet Metal Manual“ contains the latest wind-test reports for custom architectural sheet metal, and much more.


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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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Commissioning Validates High-Performance Roofing

John Runkle PE
June 6, 2011
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Architectural Commissioning (ARCx), a more comprehensive term for Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx), is a systematic process of ensuring that the exterior elements of a newly-constructed or renovated building provide effective environmental separation between the exterior environment and interior occupied space according to the building Owner’s Performance Requirements (OPR) for the intended use.
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