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An Analysis of Wind Load Design — Load Side

In the roofing industry, one of the most important aspects of roof system design is wind resistance. Roofs need to...

Building Science

30 Nov
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The Details Make the Difference in Wind Design

This is the first part in a series of blogs about designing low slope roofs for wind loads. Roofing design...

Building Science

23 Aug
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Cool Roofs are a Compelling Choice in the North

Dark Roof’s Summer Cooling Penalty is a Deciding Factor Cool roofs reflect the sun’s energy and reduce air conditioning loads...

Building Science

8 Aug
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Below Deck Insulation and Cool Roofs — What’s To Go Wrong?

For most of us in the low slope roofing industry, it’s considered to be absolutely standard to have insulation placed...

Building Science

20 Jun
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Roofing Fasteners and How They Affect Insulation Thermal Performance

Until now, there has been surprisingly little research into the overall thermal impact of the fasteners that penetrate roofing insulation....

Building Science

19 Jun
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The Use of Air Barriers in Northern Climates

Reflective roofs, known as “cool roofs,” have many benefits for low-slope buildings, such as energy savings from reduced air-conditioning loads...

Building Science

8 Nov
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How Air Barriers and Low-Slope Roofing Can Work Together

The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is a building code created by the International Code Council in 2000. It is...

Building Science

22 Sep
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Chemical Resistance of Single-Ply Membranes

For most roofing projects, chemical resistance of the membrane is not a consideration. However, in a few cases, the roof...

Building Science

14 Sep
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Are There Downsides to Reflective Roofs in the North?

Cool roofs have many benefits: most important is the reduction in the air-conditioning load on buildings, which can save a significant...

Building Science

11 Aug
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What are the Best Attachment Options for PVC and TPO Membranes?

There are many attachment options for commercial membranes and as with most choices in roofing, it depends on the building...

Building Science

11 Jul
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Roof Design Considerations when Incorporating Solar

R-Value Optimization: A Case Study

Fresh Thinking About Cold Storage Roofs

Are You Considering Adaptation in Your Roof Design?

Solar Power is Now Competitive

Helene Hardy Pierce Awarded Roofing Industry’s Highest Honor

Building Science FAQ — Ep. 5

Advantages of Long-Life Roofing for Bifacial Solar Panels

Building Science FAQ — Ep. 4

Building Science FAQ — Ep. 3

Solar Power in the Desert or on Roofs – what are the Pros and Cons?

“Sustainable” and “Resilience” — Are they related, the same, or opposites?

Air Barriers and Vapor Retarders: The Current Conundrum in the Roofing Industry

Air Barriers vs. Vapor Retarders

Preventing Condensation by Calculating Temperature Gradients

Condensation, Dew Point, and Roofing