#SOLAR
Solar power is a hot topic, and its popularity goes beyond roof-mounted photovoltaic systems. Recently, #solar made quite a splash thanks to the total solar eclipse that took place Aug. 21, and the roofing industry—along with pretty much everyone else in the U.S.—was abuzz with anticipation and awe. Here's a look at what people have been saying about #solar on social media.
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Thermoplastic roof membranes have been fast-growing low-slope roofing products for more than a decade. The membranes' weather resistance, high reflectivity and easy installation boost their appeal with building owners seeking long-term performance from roof systems that also meet energy-efficiency standards and other building requirements.
When university leadership at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, undertook a project to expand the school’s campus, Supreme Roofing, Dallas, was selected to install multiple roof systems on five dormitory buildings and a dining hall. Supreme Roofing worked through inclement weather in all seasons to successfully complete the project, including installing a copper dome with a skylight on the dining hall.
The 2016 edition of ASCE 7 provides information that allows designers to determine various types of loads and load combinations on buildings. Roofing professionals should acquire the 2016 edition and review applicable changes such as new wind speed maps and changes in roof pressure coefficients and zones for low-rise buildings.
