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Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. roofing articles below.
PV Booster Solar Tracker From Edisun Microgrids
Breakthrough technology yields 20 percent better economics than conventional fixed-tilt installations.
Simon Roofing Earns ISO 9001 Certification
This quality-management recognition covers the manufacturing, installation, and service of the company's coating formulations and materials.
FM Alert: New Spanish-Language Roofing Guidelines
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has translated eight of its most popular educational Technical Bulletins into Spanish.
Roofing Maintenance, Dollars And Sense
A well-defined proactive roofing maintenance plan delivers value by maximizing roof performance and service life.
Facility Executive | July / August 2016 Issue
This issue looks at trends in facility security. Plus, HVAC, thermal energy, pest control, power protection for IoT, LED lighting, green roofing, and more.
Re-Roofing The Alamo
Modifying historic structures and interiors almost always presents additional considerations. A recent roofing project at the Alamo Complex in Texas presented a few.
Question Of The Week: Impact Of HVAC Cleaning On TPO Roof?
A facilities manager noticed cleaner running down his building's TPO roof, and wonders if the cleaner might cause any damage.
Roofinox® Tin-Plated ( Terne )
Roofinox tin-plated (Terne) helps provide long-term durability for roofs.
SpeedTite Roof Drain by OMG Roofing Products
The SpeedTite Roof Drain is a fast way to install roof drains in new or retrofit applications.
New Vikings Football Stadium First In U.S. With Transparent Roof
Thanks to lightweight ETFE film, 3M Science creates an enjoyable environment year round inside the stadium by permitting outdoor atmosphere without frigid temperatures.
Presidio Metal Roofing From CertainTeed
Updated requirements have enhanced the safety and sustainability features of this metal roofing product line.
Metshield High Temp Underlayment From Drexel Metals
Designed to protect metal roof structures from ice dams and wind driven rain, this product has been issued a Product Control Notice of Acceptance for use in Miami-Dade County and its municipalities.
Reflective Roof Rebates Database Now Available
The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) has made its Reflective Roof Rebates Database, originally created exclusively for use by RCMA members, available to the general public.
Winter Weather Checks For Roofing
When inspecting roofs as the winter weather wanes, check for these five potential problems.
Facility Executive | January / February 2016 Issue
This issue announces our 2016 Facility Executive of the Year, and the popular Readers' Choice Awards. Plus a look at cyber security, cleaning performance assessments, roofing insulation and systems, HVAC maintenance, and renewable energy initiatives.
Fastening Systems For Single Ply Roofing
Today’s facility managers have essentially three options when it comes to installing a new single-ply roofing system. The roofing system can be fully adhered, fully ballasted or mechanically attached. Each has pros and cons.
Analyzing Payback Of Roofing Insulation
Model energy codes are calling for higher R-values in building envelopes, including roofing insulation.
2016 Facility Executive Readers’ Choice Awards: Selected By Facility Management Professionals
This year’s Readers’ Choice Awards features companies in more than 40 categories, whose products and services were rated highest by facility management professionals based on aesthetics, reliability, value, and customer service.
Winter Roof Maintenance: Ounce of Prevention Worth Pound of Cure
"One ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is certainly the case where a building’s roof is concerned, especially when it comes to being prepared for the harsh winter conditions.
Waterproof Your Facility: Maintenance And Water Damage Prevention
In the United States, water damage accounts for a staggering $11 billion of insurance claims each year, and is a cause of trouble for insurance companies and facility managers alike.
New Year’s Task: Building Envelope Check
With gingerbread house construction a tradition for many this time of year, it may also be time to ensure the integrity of facility exteriors.
Tapered Insulation For Low Slope Roofing
When designing a low-slope roof system over a substrate that is less than ¼:12, a properly designed tapered insulation system becomes the foundation for a sound roofing system
FM Alert: Is Your Facility Ready For Winter Weather?
This guide will help you prepare your facilities’ facades, roofs, plazas, and parking garages for the intense storm systems predicted for this winter.
Three Ways To Prepare Your Asphalt Roof For A Harsh Winter
ARMA provides tips on how you can save money and protect your facility's roof.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces Awards of Excellence Winners
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities has announced the eight winners of its 2015 Awards of Excellence.
FM Issue: Code Compliance For Reroofing
Projects at existing facilities require specific considerations to meet IECC 2012 requirements.
Roofing Warranty: 5 Questions To Consider
The terms of a warranty can range depending on the commercial roofing system, and there are certainly many factors to consider.
2015 International Roofing Expo Offers Robust Education Sessions
Space in sessions is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
2015 International Roofing Expo® Launches Mobile App
Users who have last year’s app already downloaded on their phones should receive a notification that an update is available.
Services & Maintenance: Think Outside The Box
Informed maintenance of the building envelope can significantly improve energy savings.
Coalition Formed To Extend Research On Sustainable Roofing
ARMA, ERA, and PIMA collaborate to compare high-performance roofing systems in northern climates.
Facility Retrofit: Green Roof Revisit
At Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, a vegetative roof is thriving after more than a decade in place.
Special Feature: Reflective Roofs
When lowering HVAC energy demands is a goal, the most effective choice is not one-size-fits-all.
Manufacturing Case Study: Optimized Production
Since 2012, a manufacturing facility in New Jersey has optimized production by operating on solar energy.
Focus On: Roofing
In this web exclusive product focus, the editors present several of the latest introductions to the market.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Responds To Criticism Regarding Recent Roofing Study
The following column is written in response to the criticism from the EPDM regarding a recent study conducted by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
FM Issue: Withstand The Weather
Protecting against the elements is a primary role for roofs, and maintenance is crucial.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Duro-Guard EPS Flute Fill Combo from Duro-Last
Able to be cut to fit virtually all types of steel deck and metal roof profiles, this product eliminates the need for a separate flute filler.
Analysis Of Berkeley Labs Study Details Flawed Science
Panel of roofing experts questions methodology, sample size of 22 roofs.
2013 Trends Recap
A look at the topics covered over the past year provides a peek into what will be top of mind in 2014.
