Articles

  • The power of commitment

    • August 2011

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

  • Critical considerations

    • August 2011

    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.

  • Radiating beauty

    • August 2011

    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.

  • Assessing Wind Vulnerability

    • August 2011

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

  • A worthy initiative

    • August 2011

    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.

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