In this installment, the GAF ProBlog continues a series called Commercial Roofing Fundamentals. As an introduction to commercial roofing, the series...
CRF 4: Membrane Reflectivity
Solar Power in the Desert or on Roofs – what are the Pros and Cons?
“Sustainable” and “Resilience” — Are they related, the same, or opposites?
CRF2 : Building Codes and Their Development
CRF1: The Impact of Buildings on Energy Usage
Air Barriers and Vapor Retarders: The Current Conundrum in the Roofing Industry
Condensation, Dew Point, and Roofing
Energy Conservation
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In this installment, the GAF ProBlog continues a series called Commercial Roofing Fundamentals. As an introduction to commercial roofing, the series...
It has been said that all of the US could be powered by a solar array covering 100 x 100...
Most people in the built environment community are aware that using and specifying sustainable and resilient materials and designs is...
Insulation used in low slope roofing is overwhelmingly based on polymer foam. Polyisocyanurate AKA polyiso Extruded polystyrene or XPS Expanded...
The U.S. does not have a national energy code or standard, so energy codes are adopted at the state and...
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, nearly 40% of total U.S. energy consumption and approximately 75% of all electricity...
The roofing industry continues to discuss vapor retarders but should be discussing air barriers. One of the primary purposes of...
Prepared with Co-authors Thomas J. Taylor, PhD, and James Willits Except in extremely arid climates, there is always some amount...
Dark Roof’s Summer Cooling Penalty is a Deciding Factor Cool roofs reflect the sun’s energy and reduce air conditioning loads...
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David - thanks for checking in with us. I would advise getting a roofing consultant to take a look at the roof. It's not possible […]
I own a commercial building with a flat roof on one section 40’x70’ When I purchased the building 20 years ago it had a EPDM roof […]