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May 2012

Vol 42, Issue 5 A new standard for single-plies

A new ANSI standard will facilitate communication about the environmental and social effects associated with the production and use of single-ply roof membranes.

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  • A new standard for single-plies

    A new ANSI standard will facilitate communication about the environmental and social effects associated with the production and use of single-ply roof membranes.

    by Stanley Graveline and Ralph Paroli and Maureen Sertich

  • Storm woes, foes & kudos

    Buckley Roofing reroofs Wichita, Kan.-based Friends University's Davis Hall. The company received an NRCA 2012 Gold Circle Award in the Outstanding Workmanship—Steep-slope category for its work.

    by Chrystine Elle Hanus

  • Thinking outside the seam

    Electromagnetic induction welding systems offer an alternative to mechanically fastened roof membranes.

    by Jason Wilen, AIA, CDT, RRO

  • What's the intention?

    Whether a letter of intent can serve as a basis to recover costs incurred from preparatory work on a reroofing project depends on several factors.

    by Brian P. McCormick

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A U.S. Court of Appeals curtails the period of time companies can be cited for Occupational Safety and Health Administration reporting violations.

Ambika Reid

Editor of Professional Roofing
NRCA vice president of communications

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