Category: Roofs
Roof coatings, materials and projects
ROOF COATINGS, MATERIALS AND PROJECTS
Huntsman announces the acquisition of Icynene-Lapolla, expanding its downstream footprint in spray polyurethane foam insulation
Huntsman Corporation yesterday announced its agreement to acquire Icynene-Lapolla, a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation systems for residential and commercial applications, from an affiliate of FFL Partners, LLC.
Read MorePolyglass redesigns Polystick® MU-X high temperature underlayment
Polyglass U.S.A. Inc. announces that Polystick® MU-X self-adhered, high temperature underlayment has been redesigned. A secondary water barrier for roof coverings, Polystick MU-X features an enhanced black polypropylene film, improving membrane walkability and reducing bleed through, according to the company.
Read More
BNBuilders awarded $27 million Botany Building renovation at UCLA
BNBuilders will complete a renovation to UC Los Angeles’ 4-level, 37,351-square-foot Botany Building and adjacent Herbarium. The work will include removing all existing interior partitions; Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems; and hazardous materials; and installing new MEP and life safety systems, new roof, entrance, accessibility upgrades, seismic upgrades, technical equipment upgrades, and interior finishes.
Read More
The LEGO Group opens new campus in Billund, Denmark
The LEGO Group’s new, state-of-the-art campus, designed by C.F. Møller Architects, will span 54,000 square meters and house more than 2,000 employees when it is finished in 2021. Sustainability is a core tenet for the LEGO Group, referred to as the “Planet Promise.” For example, the rooftops of the new buildings are covered with Sedum plants which absorb water and CO2, and rainwater will be used to irrigate the green parks in the campus area.
Read More
Polyglass introduces Velociflex high wind-resistant roofing system
Polyglass recently announced the new Velociflex high wind-resistant roof assembly system. The company states that it has been independently tested and the Velociflex system provides for high speed wind protection up to 270 psf (pounds / square foot).
Read More
September/October PRISM
SPONSORED CONTENT
Architects design pavilion with red petal facade. Overlapping shingles are composed of Alucobond Spectra Red tiles featuring a Lumiflon FEVE fluoropolymer resin topcoat. Photo credit: Keith Panel Systems
Guide to Green Building – Product of the Week
Sto RapidGuard is a single-component, multi-use air barrier and waterproofing material that seals rough openings, seams, sheathing joints, cracks, penetrations, and transitions in above-grade wall construction.
Subscribe to PRISM
