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August 2012

Vol 42 Issue 8 Everyday Heroes

Professional Roofing highlights charitable acts NRCA members have performed during the past year.

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Featured Articles

  • What you can't see can hurt you

    Moisture in concrete roof decks can result in premature roof system failure. More research is needed to determine the maximum amount of moisture roofing materials can safely tolerate.

    by Stephen J. Condren, P.E. and Joseph P. Pinon, P.E. and Paul C. Scheiner, Ph.D.
  • Roofing on a curve

    Ruff Roofers Inc. restores The Johns Hopkins University's Gilman Hall's three copper roof systems and receives an NRCA Gold Circle Awards honorable mention for its work.

    by Chrystine Elle Hanus
  • The same but different

    Low-VOC solvent-based and water-based adhesives should be considered apart from traditional solvent-based contact adhesives.

    by Maciek Rupar
  • Another way to fasten

    Adhesive fastening offers roofing contractors, designers and building owners an alternative to mechanical fastening.

    by Stan Choiniere
  • Get stuck in traffic

    Businesses should communicate with their customer bases using online marketing initiatives to maximize awareness, communication and outreach.

    by Kelly Meeneghan

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The Kids Trust was founded by a roofing professional to help abused children.

Ambika Reid

Ambika Reid

Editor of Professional Roofing
Vice president of communications

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