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Weighing the options
by Matthew J. Normandeau, P.E., LLED® AP and Michael B. Waite, P.E., CEM, LEED® APThe perception that vegetative roof systems are durable, sustainable, energy-efficient and high-performing makes analyzing their waterproofing and thermal performances particularly interesting to the roofing industry.
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Start with insulation
by James R. Kirby, AIAA properly designed and installed insulation layer is critical to a roof assembly’s energy efficiency and sustainability. The roofing industry should continue to promote insulation and energy efficiency, as well as traditional methods of waterproofing.
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Town of the future
by Ashley St. JohnGreensburg, Kan., was almost completely destroyed by a tornado. It is being rebuilt as a model green community in which every building must meet LEED® Platinum standards.
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Perfecting the solar shingle
by Ming L. Shiao and Husnu M. KalkanogluA new generation of asphalt shingles is being designed to reflect solar heat while maintaining a traditional color palette.
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No kids allowed!
by David M. GershNearly every state requires contractors to exercise reasonable care to protect against foreseeable dangers to child trespassers. If you know children are likely to trespass on a job site, you need to ensure their safety.
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Pete Korellis, president and owner of Korellis Roofing, Hammond, Ind., testified on behalf of NRCA at a hearing held by the Workforce Protections Subcommittee of the House of Representatives.
Ambika Reid
Editor of Professional Roofing
NRCA vice president of communications
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David M. Gersh
Attorney
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Bill Good
Senior adviser to the Roofing Alliance
Former CEO
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Mark S. Graham
Vice president of technical services
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Husnu M. Kalkanoglu
Vice president of research and development
CertainTeed Corp. -
James R. Kirby AIA
Building science, industry relations and compliance architect
Siplast -
Duane L. Musser
Vice president of government relations
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Matthew J. Normandeau P.E., LLED® AP
Senior staff
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Ambika Puniani Reid
Editor of Professional Roofing
NRCA vice president of communications
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Ming L. Shiao
Senior principal research engineer
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Ashley St. John
Journalism and mass communication
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Michael B. Waite P.E., CEM, LEED® AP
Senior staff
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.