Articles

  • As I was saying …

    • July 2012

    Despite feelings of uncertainty, the roofing industry continues to exhibit a sense of resiliency.

  • What's that smell?

    • July 2012

    Understanding and managing inherent risks associated with fume-emitting products will help limit your liability to third-party claims.

  • Still water runs deep

    • July 2012

    Roofing contractors may be held responsible for ponding on new or re-covered roof systems. It is necessary to coordinate with the building owner, roof system designer and general contractor to address potential drainage deficiencies.

  • Worst possible environment

    • July 2012

    Empire Roofing Ltd. reroofed Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company's boiler rooms at the Muskogee power plant and received two NRCA Gold Circle Awards for its work.

  • Wind by design

    • July 2012

    Roof Wind Designer, NRCA's online wind-load calculator, recently was updated to include ASCE 7-10—the 2010 edition of ASCE 7. ASCE 7-10 contains significant changes that will affect the wind design of buildings' exterior envelopes.

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