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AAMA releases new selection and application guide for plastic-glazed skylights and sloped glazing
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently released a new document to provide guidance and sound technical information on the various aspects and considerations that need to be considered when applying plastic-glazed skylights and sloped glazing as an enhancement to a building design.
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Standard Solar installs multi-building solar system
Standard Solar, Inc. announces the completion of a 708 kilowatt (kW) solar project for Montgomery County, MD-based commercial real estate developer, DANAC, LLC. The project, featuring a parking garage solar canopy, a solar carport and a rooftop system, was completed in late 2016 and was recently named a finalist for a 2016 Wintergreen Award for Excellence in Green Building.
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Hurlingham Racquet Centre’s light green roof features Kerto® LVL
The Hurlingham project in London involved the construction of a sports complex including four indoor tennis courts and four squash courts. The racquet hall, designed by David Morley Architects, is 35 meters wide and 55 meters long. The main span consists of suspended steel beams. To give the courts space and reduce the costs, the beams are spaced with large gaps of 12.9 meters. To fill these gaps, the architect wanted to see wood.
Read MoreGAF launches Roof-Integrated Solar System at International Builders’ Show
The GAF DecoTech™ System, introduced at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida, couples with innovative, attractive, and affordable solar technology with fast, safe, and easy installation by roofing contractors.
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ROOF COATINGS, MATERIALS AND PROJECTS
BLUEFIN, LLC Acquires Professional Roof Services, Inc., Strengthening its Leadership in Commercial Roof Consulting
BLUEFIN, LLC, a nationwide consulting company for commercial roofs, pavement, and building envelope management, announced today it acquired Professional Roof Services, Inc. (PRSI), a Delaware-based roof consulting company. BLUEFIN, the first roof consulting company to provide mobile assessment, and online analytics and data management to customers, further strengthens its ability to provide quality consulting services to Mid-Atlantic clients. The move reinforces BLUEFIN’s position as the largest, leading consulting group in the industry.
Read MoreTremco Roofing and Building Maintenance Introduces TremPly® KEE Single Ply Systems
Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance has added two tough, waterproof, easy-to-install single ply roofing systems to its TremPly® line: TremPly KEE and KEE FB (Fleeceback).
Read MoreRCI, Inc. Expands to Offer U.S. and Canadian Building Envelope Technology Symposia in 2018
For more than 20 years RCI, Inc. has annual hosted an annual symposium on building envelope design technology. In 2018, the association will offer two such events. The first will be held in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on September 13-14. The second event will be offered November 16-17, 2018, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.
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Kingspan highlights the value of space with debut of OPTIM-R, displays of Kooltherm at AIA Conference on Architecture 2018
Kingspan OPTIM-R is a next-generation insulation comprising rigid vacuum insulation panels (VIP) with a microporous core, which is evacuated, encased and sealed in a thin, gas-tight envelope to give outstanding R-values and an ultra-thin insulation solution. The high level of thermal efficiency—up to R-28 on 1 inch and R-57 on 2 inch using calculated edge thermal resistance properties—combined with minimal thickness, provides an ideal solution for applications where a lack of construction space or depth is an issue such as commercial roofing for single-ply low slope and IRMA systems.
Read MoreTremco Roofing and Building Maintenance Adhesive Now USDA Certified Biobased Product
“We’re proud to see POWERply Endure BIO Adhesive earn this recognition from the USDA,” said Kurt Sosinski, market manager for Tremco Roofing’s Modified Bitumen Systems. “This product is made of 71 percent biobased material and has an ultra-low level of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), which helps make it virtually odor free and meet California VOC limits. POWERply Endure BIO Adhesive is cold process, 100% solids and fully cured and watertight within 24 hours of application, which can shorten the length of many roofing projects. It also has more than sufficient strength to withstand the wind uplift pressures from hurricane force winds.”
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Guide to Green Building Products – Product of the Week
The EXTECH SKYSHADE 8000® standing seam, translucent canopy system is engineered for long spans, snow loading conditions and to withstand extreme wind loads including in hurricane-prone areas. Photo by Cory Klein
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