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on May 03,2013

As experienced designers, contractors, and owners know, most paint and coating problems are correctable, but some are especially stubborn to address. Here is a partial compendium of typical failure modes and methods for addressing the problem.

on April 24,2013

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wants cool roofs added to the city’s building code. He is also asking the Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to create incentives that make it financially attractive for homeowners to install cool roofs.

on March 29,2013

GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, knows that regular maintenance is critical for maximizing the life expectancy of every commercial roof. The recently enhanced WellRoof® Plus Program makes it easy and rewarding for commercial property owners to establish a roof maintenance program with a GAF Certified Maintenance Professional (CMP), who can exclusively offer this program.

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on May 14,2013 in Feature

When it comes to durability, a 50-year building design ideally should include 50-year coatings. Many building products consume substantial amounts...

on May 08,2013 in Feature

When embarking upon a roofing renovation project, one of the first decisions for the Building Team is whether to tear off and replace the existing...

One of the largest PV installations in the country, thin-film solar laminate pan
on January 03,2013 in Feature

Study the article carefully and take the exam to earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW/SD learning units.

on October 13,2012 in Feature

Carpeting collection; anti-slip synthetic roof underlayment; louver screens.

on September 07,2012 in Feature

As PVs grow in popularity, nearly half of all installations require roof rack systems. Our expert tells how to do the job right and protect your...

Repairs to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum’s 75,000-square-
on August 20,2012 in Feature

Roof leaks threatened to damage artifacts and disturb a delicately controlled indoor environment at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and...

on May 31,2012 in Product Review

Visitors to the Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church in Johnson City, N.Y., are immediately captivated by the traditional Ukrainian design of...

on May 31,2012 in Product Review

The atrium of the Oklahoma University’s Children’s Hospital atrium was designed by Miles Associates and the St. Louis office of HOK with its young...

The four-inch-thick Metl-Span insulated roof panels are finished in Cool Forest
on May 31,2012 in Feature

Metal roofing systems offer values such as longevity, favorable life cycle costs, and heightened aesthetic appeal.

The MBCI NuRoof Retrofit Roof System was installed over the existing roof’s fram
on May 21,2012 in Feature

Metal Roof Consultants attended a school board meeting and presented a sloped metal retrofit roof as an alternative to tearing off the existing...