Roofing Systems

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Roofing Systems

A Newsworthy Roof-Raising

A 22-year renovation of Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver, British Columbia, was completed recently as workers finished their efforts replacing the 1894 structure’s massive...
Greenfiber Sanctuary Cellulose insulation
Roofing Systems

Sanctuary Insulation

Sanctuary insulation by Greenfiber is proven to reduce global warming potential because it’s made from living trees that lock in carbon for the life of the product. Couple this...
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Windows/Skylights

Not Quite Open Skies

The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians Administration Building in Arlington, Wash., by Womer & Assocs., is designed to look like a canoe when viewed from above, a recognition of their...
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This school roof in Marion, Iowa withstood 130+ mph winds during the 2020 derecho and remained fully intact.
Advances

Designing Roofing Systems to Withstand Derecho Windstorms

While perhaps less widely known than some of the other catastrophic weather events often covered in the news—hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and droughts—a derecho can cause...
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Roofing Systems

It's got Stick-To-It-Iveness

StealthBond metal roofing is attached using a proprietary adhesive, rather than mechanical attachment devices, and has received Miami-Dade County Building Code approval. The three...