The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) joined the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to create a standard for balloon-type ball backwater valves for the plumbing and heating industries. The new standard is a first...
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Designing barrier-free showers
(12/01/2012)
Over the last decade, it seems the demand and desire for barrier-free bathrooms has grown dramatically. Aside from the importance of accessibility and universal design for those with physical challenges, this phenomenon can be...
Designing vegetated roofing for wind forces
(09/01/2012)
From a purely economic perspective, the positive impact of a vegetative ‘green’ roofing assembly is measured in the long term—40 years or more. This means ensuring its performance and safety over an extended period...
For the last few years, the media has highlighted roofing failures caused by wind. Although these problems sensationalize the effects of global warming, they are not new and have occurred since buildings were first...
Specifying service to ensure roof performance
(05/01/2012)
By its nature, every roof is a unique and complex waterproofing system whose performance depends on design appropriateness, material quality, and installer craftsmanship. All three of these must be present for an assembly to...
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