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Failures: Beware of condensation in the attic

Construction Specifier

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. However, when a similar design is adopted for structures with low-sloped roofs (such as 0.25:12

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New IBC rules for insulation in unvented enclosed roof framing assemblies

Construction Specifier

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.

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Chicago LiUNA Center: Echelon’s Trendstone Plus® Showcase

CCR Magazine

Plans for the LiUNA expansion included classrooms, high ceiling equipment and vehicle training bays, an enhanced piping shop, an auditorium and a cafeteria. We also installed a green roof tray system to aid in roof heat load reduction and rainwater management.”

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From net zero to net positive in K-12 schools

BDC Network

It’s an incredible asset for the Boston public school system,” the award jury wrote. These certifications speak to the quality of the indoor environment, the efficiency of its mechanical systems and energy use, its daylighting and indoor-outdoor flow, its acoustics, and the security and well-being of those who use the building.

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The Bronx Vibe, a New, 155-residence, Luxury Rental Development

CCR Magazine

The yard’s 2,300-square foot partial green roof tray system, which was supplied by Columbia Green Technologies, was delivered as a modular pre-grown tray system and includes active and passive landscaping sections, making this space a green oasis. All the rooms feature quality materials and durable fixtures.

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How the Brits View BIM – Buildling Information Modelling

Building Information Management

Furthermore, systems, components, assemblies and sequences can be shown in relative scale to each other and, in turn, relative to the entire project. NBS National BIM Report 2013. Our national survey on knowledge and uptake of BIM in the UK construction industry. NBS National BIM Library. NBS National BIM reports.