Firestopping DIIM in Canada
(07/19/2017)
Fire resistance is one of the oldest protection strategies in buildings. Continuously joined fire-resistance-rated walls and floors form ‘effective compartmentation’ for an area of any size.
Tag: roofs
Specifying TPO membranes with solar assemblies
(01/04/2017)
Today’s low-slope roofs offer an economical and sustainable platform for renewable solar energy in the form of photovoltaic (PV) systems. However, some roof systems may lack the durability and strength to remain sustainable over...
Preventing ice dams on steep-sloped roofs
(09/01/2012)
Without a properly engineered ventilation system on the roof, ice-damming can threaten a building’s health. An ice dam is a ridge of ice forming at the eaves of a roof, cricket, or valley that...
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...
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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