Waterproofing

Materials applied to building surfaces to prevent the infiltration of water, including liquid-applied, membrane, and bentonite clay systems.

ARTICLES

Best Practices: Waterproofing Sandwich Slabs

September 30, 2011
Waterproofing technology has advanced over the past several decades with the introduction of new materials and the promulgation of new standards.
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From The Ground Up

August 01, 2011
At 32 stories and 670,000 square feet, 360 State Street is Connecticut’s largest private residential building. The $180 million mixed-use development tower is located in the heart of downtown New Haven, Conn.
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Consultants Stress the Value of Preventive Maintenance

August 01, 2011
Roof consultants typically work with both the building owner and the roofing contractor, giving them a unique perspective when it comes to examining roof maintenance. Roofing Contractor spoke with four consultants who work with building owners across the country and asked them to share their clients’ key concerns and their goals in setting up roof asset management programs.
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Commissioning Validates High-Performance Roofing

May 06, 2011
Architectural Commissioning (ARCx), a more comprehensive term for Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx), is a systematic process of ensuring that the exterior elements of a newly-constructed or renovated building provide effective environmental separation between the exterior environment and interior occupied space according to the building Owner’s Performance Requirements (OPR) for the intended use.
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Waterproofing Concrete is Essential

February 03, 2011
There is a common misconception that concrete provides waterproofing capabilities. This supposition has led to moisture infiltration and structural damage with countless buildings. 
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Roofing In America? He Wrote The Book

October 12, 2010
Roof consultant Mark Kelly has more than 30 years of experience in the design, construction, restoration and preservation of buildings, and his experiences inspired him to write an in-depth look at the U.S.
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Rooftop Patio Tops Off Green Roof at EPA Building

August 23, 2010
The original roof on Building 1 at the EPA's Atlantic Ecology Division was replaced with a greener option.
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On Target

June 10, 2010
The Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA team, is now also home to the largest vegetated roof in the state.
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Roofing And Waterproofing in China

February 04, 2010
This is a report of the third visit by Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing and Roofing Contractor to China. Why China? The answer becomes clearer as the years so by. Most folks in the United States recognize that we are part of a world economy - a world economy in which China looms larger as it continues to grow.
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Waterproofing Design Guidelines: Execution

February 04, 2010
Typical design specifications that are prepared in the CSI Master Format include three sections for Division 7: Part 1 - General, Part 2 - Products, and Part 3 - Execution.
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EVENTS

Basic Cool Roofing Technology

07/19/11
Online
Contact: Liz Kaadou

ON DEMAND: Register for this webinar and hear from John D'Annunizo of Paragon Inc. as he examines the latest sustainable code requirements and how LEED points can be obtained in roof design.

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Designing Waterproofing Systems For Basement Conversions From Crawl Spaces

04/19/11
Online
Contact: Liz Kaadou

ON DEMAND: Attend this webinar to hear from Linda McGowan of Building Consultants & Engineers and develop an understanding of the design criteria for below-grade waterproofing system for new basements from existing crawlspaces.

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How to Specify Underlayments

03/15/11
Online
Contact: Liz Kaadou

ON DEMAND: Attend this webinar to hear from Brian Impellizeri of Grace Construction Products and learn how to define the various underlayment technologies available today.

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Roofing and Waterproofing Codes

02/22/11
Online
Contact: Liz Kaadou

ON DEMAND: Attend this webinar to hear from John D'Annunzio of Paragon Inc. and learn how to define roofing and waterproofing codes listed in the International Building Code.

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Backfill Placement & Procedure

10/12/10
Online
Contact: Liz Kaadou
ON DEMAND: John D'Annunzio talks about examining components of below grade waterproofing systems, backfill requirements/improper backfill and much more in this ON DEMAND webinar.

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Multimedia

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The 2011 International Roofing Expo

The 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.

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Marshall Gross, author of the popular book, “Roof Framing,” shows how to cut shed, gable, hip, and irregular roofs, with a non-center ridge.

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