Green Roofs and the Price of Oil
The problem with this hot-applied built-up roof was that asphalt weighs about 8.2 pounds per gallon, so the flood coat was equivalent to applying 7.3 gallons of oil, the moppings contributed another...
View ArticleGive EPDM a Second Life
Extend your EPDM roofing system’s lifetime with these fixes.More...
View ArticleFlashGard SA Thru-Wall Flashing and Corners by Firestone Specialty Products
EPDM flashing and corners resist damage.More...
View ArticleFeatured Product: Waterfront Revival
By Jamie Nicpon, Photography by Peter PaigeAs part of an effort to reshape a New Jersey waterfront district, the firm of Peter Johnston Architect was tasked with bringing Manhattan-style restaurant...
View ArticleEPDM - Elastomeric Roofing
This column moves on to higher technology roofing – thermoset elastomers, especially ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (otherwise known as EPDM).More...
View ArticleEnergy Management: Tips to Increase Efficiency
It takes both wise purchasing and maintenance to really dial down energy consumption More...
View ArticleASTM, RCI, and Quality Assurance
In the commercial roofing field, there is a great interest in green roofs, LEED, reflectivity, emissivity, photovoltaics, carbon footprints, sustainability, recyclables, and landfill capacity.More...
View ArticleASTM and Roofing
ASTM Intl. (previously known as the American Society for Testing and Materials). Some specifiers may call for products that meet ASTM standards, without really knowing what the standards represent.More...
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