Codes + Standards New NRCA Roofing Manual Available The latest volume has information about roof decks, underlayments, materials, and design and installation, and construction details
Codes + Standards Lumber Defects Can Cause Roof Frame Failures Knots, checks, shakes, and pitch pockets can lead to structural failures
Codes + Standards New ASTM Standard Will Reduce Amount Of Roofing Materials That End Up In Landfills The “D8013, Guide for Establishing a Recycle Program for Roof Covers” will compare the costs for disposal versus recycling
Codes + Standards Rooftop Solar Could Provide 25% Of U.S. Electricity Needs A study was conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Codes + Standards First Product Category Rule For Roof Coating Materials Created Verified environmental product declarations (EPDs) may help building projects qualify for points through the LEED v4 Material and Resource credits
Codes + Standards SolarCity’s Musk Claims New Solar Roof Cost Can Be Less Than Conventional Roof Elon Musk now says that SolarCity could deliver its solar roof product at a lower cost than a conventional roof even without considering the...
Green Products Elon Musk Says That SolarCity Shingles Will Be Cheaper Than A Traditional Roof Everybody wants to be green, if the price is right. Bloomberg Technology reports that, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, an electricity...
Roofing Calling for Kick-Outs—Lost Art or Essential Protection Against Water Intrusion? Kick-out diverters are essential to a proper roof-wall flashing system that effectively directs water runoff and mitigates moisture intrusion
Green Products Tesla And SolarCity Reveal New Inconspicuous Solar Roofs The photovoltaic-integrated roofs match common shingle or tile styles
Products Intake Vent | GAF The Cobra IntakePro Rooftop Intake Vent from GAF allows cool air into the attic; pushes moist, warm air out; and helps guard against roof...
