Resources

The paper “An Updated Holistic Look at Old Assumptions: Insights from three new studies on roof albedo” will be presented by Ellen Thorp, MA, CAE,and Jason Wilen, AIA, CDT, RRO at the 2024 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show. Included… Read More

For many years, architects, engineers and contractors believed that a roof’s color, especially the choice between black and white, significantly impacted a building’s environmental footprint by influencing the urban heat island (UHI) effect. UHI is a phenomenon where urban areas… Read More

Description: The Barrington, IL, United States post office demanded a quick, easy-to-install product that would withstand harsh and windy Chicago-area winters as well as blistering summer heat. The existing roof was a standard 60 mil fully adhered EPDM roofing system…. Read More

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Posted By: Chris King August 6, 2023 Adding solar power to the rooftop of an existing building is always a challenging endeavor. Ensuring the roof is compatible with the photovoltaic system is critical. When the roof is on a historic… Read More

Description: EPDM: It is one of the most versatile and proven membranes for commercial new and re-roof low-slope applications – a favored system where weatherability through a wide range of temperatures and conditions is critical. Today, a full line of… Read More

Description: This 32-story Class “A” signature office building with its prestigious Denver address is home to many of Denver’s most prominent professional corporations. Tenants have access to numerous restaurants, retailers, hotels, an innovative 7,500 s.f. fitness center, a Starbucks, and… Read More