Tag Archives: Roofing

Designing for solar PV

December 27, 2018 nithya_caleb

Architects can integrate solar arrays into building designs instead of adding them as an afterthought. As solar photovoltaic (PV) technology matures and design options expand, everything from the colour of frames to the tint of the glass can be selected.

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CSC Toronto hosts dinner meeting

December 18, 2018 sadia_badhon

Join CSC Toronto as they host a dinner meeting on January 8. The event will take place at the Toronto Skating, Curling, and Cricket Club.

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Calgary Chapter explores PV systems

December 17, 2018 sadia_badhon

Join the Calgary Chapter as they host a meeting on roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) systems. The breakfast meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 8, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Winston Golf and Country Club.

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Thermoplastic membranes: Changing the low-slope roofing market

December 10, 2018 nithya_caleb

Thermoplastic membranes can meet a variety of different building requirements by offering a range of options in new construction, retrofit, and tear-off/reroofing situations. They also offer excellent resistance to UV degradation, and ozone and chemical exposure.

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Diamond Schmitt-designed Ontario rec centre opens

October 5, 2018 nithya_caleb

A revitalized and expanded recreational facility has opened in Oakville, Ont., to meet the needs of a diverse and growing community. Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, the Trafalgar Park Community Centre transforms a site that has been a community hub for more than 60 years.

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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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