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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 31, 2022
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.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 24, 2023
This is a follow-up article speaking to additional questions in this system type. The topics to be addressed in this article, when it comes to overcladding masonary facades and foundations, as well as roof assemblies, include the following: Placement and attachment of insulation and air barrier within the assembly.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
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.
GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Liquid applied waterproofing is often used on terraces, podium decks and green roofs. Vegetative roofing systems. ASTM D8014-17: Standard Guide for Selection of Membranes Used in Vegetative Roofing Systems. for podiums, balconies, roof decks and plant rooms). 2012 and AS 4654.2-2012. BS 8102-2009.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 26, 2021
Introduction of Roof Storm Damage Checklist. Generally, a roof is replaced after thirty years; in the real world, there are so many things that can damage your roof and repair , or inspection work is needed. In America, there is a huge problem due to storms where roof repair work is required. Types of Roof Storm Damage.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Over the last 10 years (2012-2021), there has been at least $1 trillion in disaster damage costs resulting from 142 weather and climate disaster events. This can reduce the carbon emissions of structural systems by up to 40 percent.². In 2021, the U.S. experienced an average temperature which was 2.5
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 23, 2013
More importantly, according to the latest numbers released for occupational fatalities , “falls to lower level” was responsible for 12 percent of the deaths in 2012. Erect toeboards, screens or guardrail systems to prevent objects from falling. Unprotected sides must have a guardrail, safety net or personal fall arrest system.
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