Tag Archives: Roofing

Influence of gaps on roof insulation performance

September 20, 2018 nithya_caleb

Experiments conducted by RDH Building Science, National Research Council Canada (NRC), and a manufacturer of insulation materials have confirmed the presence of gaps between boards of insulation will cause a reduction in its R-value.

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Materials and engineering can differ drastically when specifying fabric-roofed buildings

April 20, 2018 Katie Daniel

Language is an amazing concept. Somehow, we have the ability to comprehend thousands of words and an infinite number of sentences constructed by billions of people.

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CSC’s Hamilton-Niagara Chapter explores roofing systems

March 19, 2018 nithya_caleb

The Hamilton-Niagara Chapter of CSC is holding a luncheon on April 18 at Royal Canadian Legion in Burlington, Ont. Ian Moriarty, RRO (Enercorp), will present on “Designing a Better Roof System.”

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CSC Vancouver discusses single-ply roofing systems

February 6, 2018 nithya_caleb

This Thursday, February 8, the Vancouver Chapter of CSC is holding a luncheon at Sandman Hotel from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hamish Matheson (Roofing Contractors Association of B.C. [RCABC]), Josh Jensen (All Round Restorations), and Leonard M. Coughlin (Enercorp/Carlisle) are slated to present on single-ply roofing membranes.

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Designing Modified Bitumen: Effective roofing assemblies for cold climate

January 11, 2018 Katie Daniel

For the past 50 years, the commercial roofing industry in North America has developed and adapted many roofing system options for low-slope buildings. Modified bitumen (mod-bit) membrane assemblies are well-suited to the Canadian climate, making the system a significant player in the commercial roofing marketplace.

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Using SPF insulation in zero-net energy buildings

January 5, 2018 Katie Daniel

Use of two-pound, medium-density closed-cell sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF) is growing rapidly in commercial structures. Utilization of the material has been fuelled in large part by its ability to seal the structure and, in doing so, tremendously enhance energy efficiency.

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Architects turn green for reliable and long-lasting roofing

November 10, 2017 Katie Daniel

When looking toward the sky in any major city in Canada and across North America, it is not uncommon to find a copper roof or wall cladding system. The metal has contributed to elaborate ornamental applications and complex architectural details on historic buildings for centuries, but why do architects and design teams continue to specify this material?

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Giant Tiger earns its stripes with rooftop efficiency

May 29, 2017 carly_midgley

Canadian discount retailer Giant Tiger Stores’ high-reaching rooftop performance was recognized at the Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) National Conference in Dallas last month.

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Product category rule introduced for North American roof coating materials

January 6, 2017 carly_midgley

North America’s first product category rule (PCR) for roof coatings has been created by NSF International and the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA).

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Wind resistance of photovoltaic roof systems

December 30, 2016 Katie Daniel

Photovoltaic (PV) systems are becoming an increasingly important element of renewable energy strategies across Canada. For building owners wishing to take advantage of this technology, the roof represents an ideal location for a PV array.

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