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August 2011

Vol 41, Issue 8 The power of commitment

During the past year, roofing contractors, manufacturers and individuals donated money, time, labor and materials to people in need.

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Featured Articles

  • The power of commitment

    During the past year, roofing contractors, manufacturers and individuals donated money, time, labor and materials to people in need.

    by Ashley St. John

  • Critical considerations

    Vapor retarders and air barriers can be critical to a roof system installation's success. It is important roofing contractors know the differences between the two and the problems that can occur when they are improperly designed or installed.

    by Jeff Ceruti, P.E.

  • Radiating beauty

    Carpenter's Roofing & Sheet Metal installs an unusual copper roof system on a guest house in Palm Beach, Fla. For its work on the project, the company received NRCA's 2011 Gold Circle Award for Innovative Solutions—New Construction.

    by Ashley St. John

  • Assessing Wind Vulnerability

    It is important to identify wind vulnerabilities and undertake mitigation efforts to avoid damage and disruption of services provided by critical facilities.

    by Thomas L. Smith, AIA, RRC, F.SEI

  • A worthy initiative

    President Obama recently introduced the Better Buildings Initiative, a multipronged effort designed to make commercial buildings 20 percent more energy-efficient during the next decade. This and similar government efforts could serve the construction industry well.

    by Jared O. Blum

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Through a 13-year partnership with Rebuilding Together,® NRCA and its members have donated a great deal of roofing materials and services to people in need.

Ambika Reid

Editor of Professional Roofing
NRCA vice president of communications

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