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Owens Corning Opens Online PortalOwens Corning recently launched the Architectural Information Center, an online portal for architects and building specifiers.
The Shape of HealthcareAfter a rainy winter in 2009, and after waiting for the site to dry, construction finally got underway on the Upper Cumberland Regional Health Facility (UCRHF) in Cookeville, Tenn. Owned by the State of Tennessee, the new construction of this 50,000-square-foot facility building was essential for compensating for the recent and expected growth of the regional health department.
IRE Experiences Attendance Increase for Second Year in a RowThe 2012 International Roofing Expo® was the gathering place as the roofing construction and maintenance industry met in Orlando recently for the annual tradeshow and conference.
The Not-So-Subtle Art of Green BashingI’m all in favor of green bashing when justified and there is no shortage of things to bash when it comes to ridiculous “green” building claims. But unjustified, unsubstantiated green bashing is something I have little tolerance for.
Web-Based Estimating ToolTilt-Up Design Systems, LLC has released a free web-based tool for quick preliminary panel thickness and reinforcing estimates.
Winning the Battle of Energy SavingsIn 2004, Master Sgt. Mark Rizzo’s U.S. Army convoy was traveling north on a route in Baghdad, Iraq.
Waterproofing Code: Section 1805.7.3 BackfillThe backfill in the annular space around columns not embedded in poured footings shall be by one of the following methods
Roofing Detail: Draining Perimeter EdgeProper application of the perimeter edge is critical to the success of a roof system (steep- slope or low-slope) due to susceptibility of wind damage.
Continuous Insulation or is it Convoluted Insulation?If you have not heard about continuous insulation, then you must have been on the moon the last year. CLASSIFIEDS09/26/11
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MultimediaVideosImage GalleriesThe 2011 International Roofing ExpoThe 2011 International Roofing Expo was held Feb. 16-18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendance was up 18 percent over the previous year's show, and the show floor was packed with attendees from all segments of the roofing industry, including commercial and residential contractors, builders, remodelers, building owners, facility managers, manufacturers, architects, engineers and others.
12/13/11 2:00 PM EST
Retrofitting with Metal Roof and Wall Systems: Bringing new life to old buildings with energy-efficient applications and sustainable products
ON DEMAND: Register for this webinar and hear from Scott Kriner as he covers the features and benefits of metal roofing and wall systems. ARW Magazine STOREMarshall Gross, author of the popular book, “Roof Framing,” shows how to cut shed, gable, hip, and irregular roofs, with a non-center ridge. ARW University
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WebinarsEventsJune 24, 2012
Western Roofing Expo 2012Known for bringing all the elements of the roofing industry together, the Western Roofing Expo focuses on the western region of the United States and the specific needs that roofing and waterproofing contractors face in the area.
June 27, 2012
FRSA 2012 Convention & Trade ShowFRSA's trade show, the Florida Roofing & Sheet Meta Expo, is the second largest show of its kind in the country.
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