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Mayplas adds new passive fire, acoustic and thermal products to housebuilder range

Specification Product Update

The new Thermal Eaves Batt, Party Wall Head Cap System and Therma Soffit add to Mayplas comprehensive portfolio of products for timber and masonry frame applications. The batt is suitable for roof pitches up to 45. The new Party Wall Head System provides fire protection compartmentation at the party wall junction.

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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the fall of 2012, Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast of the United States, including the State of New Jersey. I remember a house actually coming off its foundation and floating across a creek and a shed lifting off the ground and drifting down a road with a man standing on its roof. By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D.

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Improving water management and energy efficiency with tapered roof insulation

Construction Specifier

When installing a new or replacement low-slope roof, the right components can dramatically improve the system’s performance and longevity. One key strategy for reducing the built environment’s impact on climate change is through the construction of more energy-efficient building envelope systems. by Marcin Pazera, PhD.

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Firestone projects recognized for roofing excellence

BD+C

Firestone Building Products has been awarded the 2012 RoofPoint Excellence in Design Award in two categories: Global Leadership and Advancing Sustainable Roofing. The 2012 RoofPoint Excellence in Design Awards recognizes the best in design and installation of long-lasting, energy efficient, environmentally friendly roof systems.

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Why Commercial Facility Maintenance Is Your Best Insurance Policy

HardHatChat

Englewood crews work hard to replace a fire damaged roof. The team was able to remove and replace the entire roof in just two weeks. This focuses on prolonging the life of building systems. It’s good to have regular check-ups on the performance of such vital systems as HVAC units, plumbing, and fire protection.

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OSHA extends temporary fall protection measures again

Safety Services Company

22, 2011 with an expiration date of March 15, 2012. For roofers, the 25 foot, ground to- eave height threshold no longer applies, nor do slide guards as an acceptable form of fall protection, regardless of the roof pitch or height of the roof eave. OSHA put these temporary enforcement measures in place Sept.

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Growth Spurt: Colorado Town Overhauls Reclamation Facility to Meet Astonishing Rise in Population

Civil + Structural Engineer

The US Environmental Protection Agency,” the report said, “estimates that over a 20-year period, Colorado’s wastewater systems will require $4.69 billion to upgrade and maintain systems in a state of good repair.” Colorado was one of the primary beneficiaries of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which authorized $1.2