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Flat Roof Installation Techniques

CCR Magazine

The methods of installing flat roofs have gone through a lot of changes considering the design and usage of the building. Nevertheless, using flat roofing presents some major difficulties associated with drainage and waterproofing. Moreover, natural gravel is shielded from UV rays and offers a fire safety covering.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Design-assist is a popular procurement method for curtain wall systems in today’s commercial market, intended to help resolve these challenges, particularly for custom curtain walls with unique performance requirements and/or unique material configurations.

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Comparing Liquid and Sheet-applied Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membranes

GCP Applied Technologies

Comparing Liquid and Sheet-applied Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membranes. Years ago, engineers had little choice but to use sheet-applied waterproofing for protecting bridge decks. Key advantages of liquid-applied bridge deck waterproofing membranes. More effective waterproofing. Phillip.fry@gc…. August 30, 2019.

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Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection

GCP Applied Technologies

Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection. As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project.

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Liquid waterproofing membrane

GCP Applied Technologies

Liquid waterproofing membrane. Advantages of liquid waterproofing membranes. Uses for liquid waterproofing membranes. Cold vs. hot waterproofing. Liquid applied waterproofing is essential for protecting many building structures. Advantages of liquid waterproofing membranes. michael.delros….

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Liquid waterproofing membranes

GCP Applied Technologies

Liquid waterproofing membranes. Advantages of liquid waterproofing membranes. Uses for liquid waterproofing membranes. Cold vs. hot waterproofing. Liquid applied waterproofing is essential for protecting many building structures. Advantages of liquid waterproofing membranes. michael.delros….

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Best practices for waterproofing buried roofs

GCP Applied Technologies

Best practices for waterproofing buried roofs. Challenges of buried roof waterproofing. The timing of waterproofing the buried roof becomes critical. In addition, the waterproofing system for buried roofs needs to be particularly durable. Common pitfalls in waterproofing buried roofs. Phillip.fry@gc….