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Standards

Design guide offers details on rain loads and ponding on roofs

The American Institute of Steel Construction and the Steel Joist Institute recently released a comprehensive roof design guide addressing rain loads and ponding. Design Guide 40, Rain Loads and Ponding provides guidance for designing roof systems to avoid or resist water accumulation and any resulting instability.


Sustainability

3 sustainable design decisions to make early

In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY has found three impactful sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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Feb 6, 2013

George W. Bush Presidential Center among award-winning roofing projects honored by Sika Sarnafil

Winners of the 2012 Contractor Project of the Year Competition were announced this week by Sika Sarnafil. The annual competition highlights excellence in roofing installation. Roofing contractors are judged based on project complexity, design uniqueness, craftsmanship, and creative problem solving.

Feb 4, 2013

GAF roofing plant earns first UL Environment validation for Landfill Waste Diversion

MARIETTA, Ga., Feb. 1, 2013 – UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories),…
Jan 30, 2013

Firestone Building Products wins 2012 RoofPoint Excellence in Design Award for 'global leadership' and 'advancing sustainable roofing'

Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, announced today it has been awarded the 2012 RoofPoint Excellence in Design Award in two categories: Global Leadership and Advancing Sustainable Roofing.

Jan 28, 2013

Oldcastle Architectural to exhibit at World of Concrete

Oldcastle Architectural, the largest producer of concrete masonry products in North America, will be in full force at the 2013 World of Concrete show February 5-8 in Las Vegas, Nev., featuring new product demonstrations, hands-on competitions and prizes.

Jan 14, 2013

RAM Commercial Trucks named official truck of 2013 International Roofing Expo (IRE)

Covering all segments of the roofing industry, attendees are made up of commercial and residential contractors, builders, remodelers, building owners, facility managers, manufacturers, architects, engineers and other ancillary industry professionals.

Nov 16, 2012

Sika Sarnafil Honored for Excellence in Green Roofing

Company receives Award of Excellence from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities for commitment to green roof architecture.

Rob Cassidy | Oct 15, 2012

Got a 'Great Solution'? Send it in to BD+C

This request for information is no longer open. We're doing another "Great Solutions"…
Oct 13, 2012

October 2012: Product Spotlight

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

Oct 11, 2012

Sika Sarnafil Launches Social Media Campaign and Contest

Roofing specialist Sika Sarnafil is launching its social media campaign with a virtual scavenger hunt, with 12 Amazon Kindles among the prizes.

Sep 7, 2012

7 Do's and Don'ts for PV roof rack installation

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 client’s roof.

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