2015 Building Codes Roofing Systems 
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method.
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. Globally, buildings and the building construction sector are responsible for over one-third of total global energy consumption and nearly 40 percent of total direct and indirect CO 2 emissions.
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Wolgast Corporation
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
We hear about energy efficiency, greenhouse gases, renewable energy, and carbon emissions more frequently these days, but maybe not as popular is Net Zero Energy Building or Net Zero Energy Building Ready. Once this happens, an Owner can get their building Net Zero Energy Certified.
Natural Building
MARCH 12, 2020
They look like a pretty diverse bunch, but they all have at least two things in common: They are here to learn to build their own environmentally friendly homes, and all of them are splattered with mud from head to toe. I attended my first natural building workshop in Oregon in 1993.
Construction Specifier
JULY 2, 2020
Low-slope and steep-slope unvented roof systems ( i.e. insulation and air barrier are applied directly to the underside of the roof deck) are common in applications where designers are seeking cost-effective and energy-efficient roof assemblies. Applicable roofing assemblies. Toumanios, PE.
Wolgast Corporation
JUNE 3, 2024
As a Consumer Energy Business Solution Trade Ally, we've helped k-12 schools maximize their incentive of more than $125,000 to offset the cost of their new heat-conserving roof, energy efficient light bulbs and other alterations. 1 E Source Customer Direct, “Managing Energy Costs in Office Buildings” 2 U.S.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 3, 2023
Severe and frequent condensation in this small condominium building has resulted in wood decay and mold growth, resulting in deterioration not just of the oriented strand board (OSB) roof deck but even the top chord of the wood truss. To prevent a build-up of moisture, the unconditioned attic space is vented to the exterior.
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