Thermoplastic membranes can meet a variety of different building requirements by offering a range of options in new construction, retrofit, and tear-off/reroofing situations. They also offer excellent resistance to UV degradation, and ozone and...
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Diamond Schmitt-designed Ontario rec centre opens
(10/05/2018)
A revitalized and expanded recreational facility has opened in Oakville, Ont., to meet the needs of a diverse and growing community. Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, the Trafalgar Park Community Centre transforms a site...
Influence of gaps on roof insulation performance
(09/20/2018)
Experiments conducted by RDH Building Science, National Research Council Canada (NRC), and a manufacturer of insulation materials have confirmed the presence of gaps between boards of insulation will cause a reduction in its R-value.
Language is an amazing concept. Somehow, we have the ability to comprehend thousands of words and an infinite number of sentences constructed by billions of people.
The Hamilton-Niagara Chapter of CSC is holding a luncheon on April 18 at Royal Canadian Legion in Burlington, Ont. Ian Moriarty, RRO (Enercorp), will present on “Designing a Better Roof System.”
CSC Vancouver discusses single-ply roofing systems
(02/06/2018)
This Thursday, February 8, the Vancouver Chapter of CSC is holding a luncheon at Sandman Hotel from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hamish Matheson (Roofing Contractors Association of B.C. [RCABC]), Josh Jensen (All Round...
For the past 50 years, the commercial roofing industry in North America has developed and adapted many roofing system options for low-slope buildings. Modified bitumen (mod-bit) membrane assemblies are well-suited to the Canadian climate,...
Using SPF insulation in zero-net energy buildings
(01/05/2018)
Use of two-pound, medium-density closed-cell sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF) is growing rapidly in commercial structures. Utilization of the material has been fuelled in large part by its ability to seal the structure and, in...
When looking toward the sky in any major city in Canada and across North America, it is not uncommon to find a copper roof or wall cladding system. The metal has contributed to elaborate...
Canadian discount retailer Giant Tiger Stores’ high-reaching rooftop performance was recognized at the Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) National Conference in Dallas last month.
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