While there are numerous areas in which the LEED program has contributed to the USGBC’s stated purpose, the LEED point for installing a reflective roof to address urban heat islands should be changed. The author suggests limiting the LEED point… Read More
Recent Updates
EPDM Roofs Can Last 30 Years
Roof systems based on historical in situ performance for more than 30 years are the best roof system choice to benefit the environment. A recent survey of building owners and managers revealed that what was important to them was roof… Read More
VOC Lessons Learned
For those who work in the construction industry, this past winter provided a harsh reminder that the United States is made up of widely different climates. It also underscored the fact that codes and regulations need to be sensitive to… Read More
ERA selects first female chairman
Jennifer Ford-Smith was named chairman of the EPDM Roofing Association in February, making her the first woman to hold the position in the association’s 12-year history. Read full article.
WEATHER-RELATED EFFECTS ON THE INSTALLATION OF FULLY ADHERED SINGLE-PLY SYSTEMS
Zebonie Sukle and Todd Nathan of ERA member company Johns Manville have presented a paper at the 30th Annual RCI Convention and Trade Show in San Antonio, TX. According to the Abstract: “This presentation is about the relationship between temperature… Read More
State Regulations Concerning VOCs in Adhesives and Sealants
Overview of states that have lowered VOC limits in adhesives and sealants in the past seven years.
ARMA, ERA and PIMA Research Advanced Roof Systems
“A coalition of trade groups is funding a research project about advanced roofing systems that were installed on an upstate New York correctional facility to evaluate the benefits of thermal insulation and cool roofing in Northern climates. The Asphalt Roofing… Read More
USGBC AND OTHER CODE, REGULATION AND GUIDELINE SETTING BODIES ARE INCREASINGLY WORKING WITH INDUSTRY
“Earlier this year, the USGBC announced a 16-month extension to register products under LEED 2009, prior to the implementation of LEED v4 on Oct. 31, 2016. The action set off speculation, both off and online, about what caused USGBC to… Read More
More Than Apples to Oranges
“If Einstein were alive, many roofing contractors might be turning to him for help. Faced with the complex problem of choosing roof systems to fit their customers’ budgets and building code requirements, roofing professionals are being bombarded with “science-based” solutions… Read More
Vapor Retarders
“The need for, use and design of a vapor retarder in the design of a roof system used to be a hotly debated topic. It appears now—when vapor retarders are needed more than ever—the design community seems to have lost… Read More