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Steel Deck Institute Publishes Updates to Roof Deck Design Manual

July 16, 2020

The new editions have been updated to comply with the 2018 International Building Code and are based on the standards referenced in the code.

Roof Maintenance Begins with the Inspection

John D'Annunzio

June 4, 2014

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Properly conducted roof inspections are the key to a successful maintenance program.

Living Roofs Simplified

John D'Annunzio

April 7, 2014

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The living roof on the Ford Dearborn Truck Assembly Plant helped spur interest in vegetative systems across the country.

Keys to Performing Annual Maintenance Inspections

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John D'Annunzio

June 4, 2013

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Roof maintenance inspections need to obtain the most accurate information possible for proper roof management.

TAMKO’s New Shingle New Shingle Meets Class 4 Impact Resistance Standards

February 19, 2013

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TAMKO Building Products, Inc. has expanded the popular Heritage® series of laminated asphalt shingles to include Heritage® IR.

Metal Roof Application Methods

John D'Annunzio

October 3, 2012

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Metal roof systems have become a common choice for steep-slope roof applications.

Technical Details: Drainage Requirements

John D'Annunzio

March 8, 2012

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The detriments of standing water on the roof surface are well documented and quite extensive.

Technical Details: BUR Systems - Back in Black

John D'Annunzio

December 1, 2011

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Chances are that if you know who George Harrison was and what his contribution to culture was you are aware of built-up roof systems.

Technical Details: Flashings and Penetrations for Metal Roofs

John D'Annunzio

September 13, 2011

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Flashings and penetrations account for nearly 80 percent of all reported roof leaks. Therefore these areas are perhaps the most critical components of any roof system, but they are particularly important when it comes to low-slope standing seam metal roof systems.

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

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.