Jack Gray I participate in the Amazon affiliate program and may earn commissions from purchases made through links on this page. EIFS Cladding Systems Overview “EIFS” stands for “Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems” and it’s an extremely popular exterior wall covering for both commercial and multi-family residential construction. EIFS was first used on masonry buildings in the …
Introduction If you’re responsible for a roof, you may be thinking about using a roof coating to make your roof last longer. I was a roof consultant advising corporate and institutional clients for over 20 years. My company managed their roof assets; we recommended strategies and actions that would maximize the value of those roof …
Introduction R-value is critical attribute of low-slope roofing with above-deck insulation where the roof is a part of the building’s thermal envelope. The code-required roof R-value guides the selection of the type of insulation to be used, the amount of insulation, and the installation method of the insulation. A good understanding of R-value will help …
Lumber Production Why is a two-by-four called a “two-by-four” if it’s not actually two inches by four inches? Well, when a board is first milled from a log, that green piece of lumber, after that first rough cut, actually does have the approximate width and depth (the nominal lumber dimensions) by which the piece will …
Introduction You should always confirm that a roofing contractor has a valid license to do business in your area before you even think about hiring them to work on your roof. Any legitimate roofing contractor will be perfectly happy to provide you with his license ID number. You can then check his license online on …
I participate in the Amazon affiliate program and may earn commissions from purchases made through links on this page. Introduction A missing asphalt shingle might seem like a minor issue, but it can lead to serious roof damage if it isn’t fixed. A missing shingle exposes the underlayment and sheathing to water, increasing the risk …
Introduction Modified bitumen roofing has been used on low-slope (“flat”) roofs for over fifty years. It’s known for being thicker and tougher than the prevailing single-ply membranes that dominate the low-slope roofing market today. Unlike built-up roofing (BUR), another bitumen-based roof system, modified bitumen roofing has kept a good-sized share of the commercial roofing market …
I participate in the Amazon affiliate program and may earn commissions from purchases made through links on this page. Introduction Concrete is one of the most commonly used construction materials worldwide due to its strength, durability, and exceptional versatility. There are several different types of concrete, and different types of concrete can have different densities, …
I participate in the Amazon affiliate program and may earn commissions from purchases made through links on this page. Introduction I put this web page together to make it easier to find sections of the building code that deal with roofing, especially if they aren’t in an obvious place like “Chapter 9 – Roof Assemblies”, …
I participate in the Amazon affiliate program and may earn commissions from purchases made through links on this page. Introduction I put this web page together to make it easier to find sections of the building code that deal with roofing, especially if they aren’t in an obvious place like “Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies …