This article first appeared in the 200606
issue of BD+C.
Metal-Era has released a white paper providing key points in choosing a performance tested roof edge for use by design professionals specifying roofs for educational and healthcare facilities. "Choosing Performance Tested Roof Edge Systems" discusses relevant industry standards, namely ANSI/SPRI ES-1, and explains the calculation for determining design pressure. "Since the 2003 International Building Code adopted the ANSI/SPRI ES-1 requirement, performance testing has become something vital for all design professionals and building owners to understand," said Tony Mallinger, CEO, Metal-Era, Waukesha, Wis. Available for free download at www.metalera.com.
