When community officials decided to renovate the Cerritos Public Library in Cerritos, Calif., they wanted to create a grand library that would honor the past while embracing the future. After four years of design and construction, the result is the newly named Cerritos Millennium Library, a sleek, futuristic-looking building that blends traditional library services with state-of-the-art technology and design.
As the concern over fossil fuels reaches a fever pitch in the American consciousness, a number of solutions are being offered to save energy, save money and save the world. Products like cool roofing and superior insulation have penetrated the market enough to leave room for more innovations, and solar continues to get more attention with every sunrise.
Wind-related failures can occur on all types of roofing systems, but the potential for membrane displacement from a “peeling” action occurs primarily on fully adhered roofing systems.
For the first time in over 18 years, ASHRAE has proposed increases to the minimum required roof and wall insulation levels in Standard 90.1, the national model energy code for commercial buildings. If the increases are adopted, the above-deck roof insulation requirements currently at R-15 would go to R-20 - a 33 percent increase in roof insulation levels.
Recently, building owners and insurance companies have begun heightening regulations to ensure that roof systems remain in place in severe weather events. Lately, the focus has been on the number of fasteners necessary to meet geographical wind uplift requirements. The focus should also be on the type of fastener applied, as this is as critical to the success of the roof system attachment as the number of fasteners applied.
Fact is, by the time you read this the 2007 tropical storm season will be officially under way. That makes this a good time to get ready for what may come.
An employer’s response after receiving a no-match letter can make the difference between no penalty and significant legal liability. Fortunately, there is some guidance for employers.
Fax machines, e-mail, cell phones and all kinds of other devices were supposed to help us be more efficient, but for many of us, our lives are now more hectic than ever. Hopefully, the following tips can help improve your efficiency and the quality of your business and life.
Any contractor whose employees gain access to customers’ homes and offices has a special obligation to make sure they are solid citizens. One unsavory character on the payroll can destroy your company.
Do you ever feel like you hate absolutely everything and everyone involved with your business? Do you wonder why you even show up in the morning? Do you fantasize about pitching it all and running away to Costa Rica? Do you doubt your ability to make the business a success, to make it work? On a day of doubt, give it one more day.
ALCO SHIELD is a fiberglass reinforced, polymer modified asphalt membrane used as a shingle underlayment for sloped roofs comes with either a smooth or granular surface. It resists the penetration
With its unique walking surface, REX™ SynFelt from Alpha ProTech Engineering offers excellent slip-resistance. It’s constructed of a high-strength woven fabric that is 10 times lighter and 20 times stronger
Cedar Breather® is the solution for preserving the beauty and life of wood roofing. As an underlayment for wood shingles and shakes, Cedar Breather provides space for a continuous airflow
MAT-40 from BITEC is a durable waterproofing tile and metal roofing underlayment consisting of high-strength, dimensionally stable polyester in combination with fiberglass scrim. MAT-40 is coated with a specially formulated
Berger offers Pro-Master Roof Shield UDL synthetic roofing underlayment. The product is made of UV stabilized material rated for one-year exposure and has been qualified to be used in high-velocity
Carlisle Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing offers Water and Ice Protection (WIP) 300HT, a self-adhering underlayment developed specifically for use under metal surfaces. CCW WIP 300HT is a 40-mil, high tensile
WinterGuard™HT (high tack, high temperature) advanced waterproofing underlayment withstands high-temperature applications and features excellent flexibility and an aggressive sealant for strong adhesion. Designed for metal, shingle, slate and tile roofs,
Dewitt Products Co. features Roof Shield 67, a granulated surface roll featuring an SG-100 asphalt top side to resist shingle welding. All-In-One is a unique granulated roll with a labor
The HPR Fire-Tite® FR self-adhering base sheet, manufactured by The Garland Company can be used as a fire-retardant underlayment with virtually any type of roofing, including BUR, modified bitumen, single
Available in granular or smooth finish, TRI-BUILT self-adhering underlayments from Allied Building Products Corp. are easily applied in all climates. The smooth finish version has sand fully embedded in the
Typar RoofWrap 30 is a smart-engineered polymeric roofing underlayment material that provides superior water holdout, reducing the incidence of leaks caused by wind-driven rain, ice dams and worn roofing materials.
RoofAquaGuard HT is a self-adhering underlayment used under the primary roof covering for the prevention of moisture intrusion. This high-temperature underlayment can endure temperatures up to 260°F and be exposed
GAF Materials Corporation’s new and improved Deck-Armor™ Premium Roof Deck Protection “breathes” to allow moisture and vapor to escape, helping to prevent structural decay, mold and mildew. Deck-Armor Premium Roof
Grace introduces Tri-Flex® Xtreme™ synthetic roofing underlayment. By utilizing Grace’s Traction XT Skid Resistant Technology, the surface of Tri-Flex Xtreme provides maximum slip resistance. When drying in a roof, it
IKO RoofGard-SB underlayment is made of a synthetic material that is completely waterproof. It forms an effective water-shedding barrier under shingles or alternative roofing materials, such as shakes, tiles, slate
TITANIUM™ system of roofing underlayments featuring TITANIUM™ UDL-30/UDL- 50 synthetic roofing underlayments and TITANIUM™ PSU-30/PSU-50 peel and stick underlayments. The TITANIUM family of products features benefits including SUREFOOT™ anti-slip technology,
Johns Manville’s DuraBase®, an underlayment product for residential roofing, is now available in the West from the company’s manufacturing facility in Oklahoma. DuraBase combines the proven technology of asphalt with
Layfast SBS is an SBS modified asphalt underlayment for use under tile, shingle and metal. The addition of SBS rubber to asphalt gives layfast an elastomeric property, which is not
Premium Wind & Water Seal from MFM Building Products Corp. provides underlayment protection for all types of roofing jobs. It is comprised of a self-adhering, rubberized asphalt layer coated with
Polyglass offers POLYSTICK™ Basik, a high-quality, yet affordably priced metal roofing underlayment utilizing a polyolefinic film specially treated to provide non-skid characteristics on the upper surface. The product is manufactured
SDP Advanced Polymer Products offers PALISADE™ synthetic and PALISADE-SA-HT™ self-adhered roofing underlayments. Featuring category leading STRONGHOLD™ wet surface skid-resistant technology, KOOL BLUE™ cool temperature (8 times cooler than felt), and
The patented Sharkskin line of premium synthetic roof underlayments has been designed to exceed industry standards for long-term moisture protection and durability. The high tensile strength of Sharkskin Ultra and
Lastobond HT high-temperature roof underlayment provides waterproof protection before, during, and after the installation of metal roofing. Designed for use in hot climates where in-service temperatures as high as 250°F
Ideal for preventing water penetration prior to installation of a metal roof system or mechanically fastened tile roof system, TAMKO’s TW Metal and Tile Underlayment is a flexible, fiberglass-reinforced, self-adhering,
DES PLAINES, Ill. - The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently announced the approval of the new American National Standard Institute (ANSI)/ASSE Z359.2-2007 standard. The standard, “Minimum Requirements for
BARBERTON, Ohio - CPI Inc (Construction Polymers International) announced the opening of its Foam School at its Barberton, Ohio, headquarters. The school will teach contractors, builders and architects about foam
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. - CertainTeed Corp. was recently honored with a Mayor’s Commendation certificate at a San Jose, Calif., city council ceremony for the company’s contribution to a community outreach
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - D. C. Taylor Co., in conjunction with Howard R. Green Engineering Co. and the National Roofing Contractors Association, has developed the Hazardous Waste Management and Minimization
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio - WTT Systems, a Millennium Adhesive Company, acquired a new manufacturing facility in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. This approximately 65,000-square-foot facility expands WTT Systems’ production and research capabilities
SAGINAW, Mich. - Duro-Last Roofing Inc. has announced plans to jointly pursue solar energy or photovoltaic (PV) sales opportunities with Open Energy Corp. The alliance between the companies will enable
Firestone Building Products Company joined with Eastern Architectural Representatives to donate to the Foundation Friends Program of NEREF. Pictured (from left) are Thomas J. Gunning, executive director, NERCA; Ted Boylan,
Dave Harrison, shown here speaking at the IRE press conference on the GAF-Elk merger in March, provided an update on the company during the first few months of the transition.WAYNE,
ARLINGTON, Va. - Green technologies, major new products, regulatory trends, cost-efficient processing innovations and dozens of significant polyurethane chemistry developments will be discussed, debated and disclosed by more than 1,200
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Grace Construction Products, a worldwide leader in products for the construction industry, introduces “Building Green with Grace,” a new guide that helps architects and specifiers select products
LOS ANGELES - A.L.L. Roofing & Building Materials Corp., a California-based distributor of residential, commercial roofing and waterproofing building materials to specialty contractors, is celebrating its 70th Anniversary serving the
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Metal-Era Inc. is proud to announce that it has expanded its Minority Business Program. Metal-Era is a minority business enterprise and has been a member of the
ORLANDO, Fla. - N.B. Handy Co. of Lynchburg, Va., one of the leading distributors of HVAC equipment and supplies and commercial roofing products, announces that it has opened a second
TOLEDO, Ohio - Owens Corning announced that the company’s president and chief executive officer, Dave Brown, plans to retire in 2007. Upon his retirement, he will be succeeded by Mike
FERNLEY, Nev. - Polyglass USA opened its newest manufacturing plant in Winter Haven, Fla. on April 23. This facility is the first modified bitumen manufacturing plant in the state of
WALTHAM, Mass.- SPRI, the association representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, announced that it is developing a proposed standard for the design of gutters used
