Introduction This is a list of the types of wall copings and coping materials commonly found in wall construction today. I provide basic information about each type of coping material including attachment method (how the coping is attached to the wall), joint closure method (how the joints between the pieces of coping are made weatherproof), …
What is Coping in Roof Construction? Wall coping serves as a protective cap or cover on the top of a wall, designed to prevent water infiltration from above. Coping is typically slanted or curved in order to shed water, reducing the likelihood of moisture penetration that could lead to wall degradation or damage to the …
Introduction This Drip Edge Quantity Calculator is a tool designed to help you accurately estimate the amount of drip edge material you need for your roofing project. It takes into account roof perimeter length, the length …
Introduction A pitch pocket (or pitch pan) is a type of roof flashing used to seal small or irregular roof penetrations. Pitch pans are very common on low-slope roofs. Pitch pockets look like boxes, rings, or cylinders made out of sheet metal (normally galvanized steel) or a pre-molded polymer. Although they are usually open at …
Introduction I was at a Fourth of July party, talking to my friend’s cousin, and when he found out what I did for a living he told me about a problem he was having with his …
What is Roof Drainage? “Roof drainage” refers to the system of components and design elements that are used to remove water from a roof and convey it away from a building to an appropriate discharge location. …
What is a Roof Scupper? The International Building Code defines a roof scupper as “an opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof.” Roof scuppers are occasionally referred to as “roof scupper drains” or just “scupper drains,” for obvious reasons. Scuppers do drain the roof, but it is incorrect …
Introduction Rooftop equipment screens are more than just an architectural afterthought – they serve essential roles in protecting and concealing rooftop mechanical systems. Exposed rooftop equipment is generally an eyesore; equipment screens can give the building a consistent, not unpleasant appearance. If you’re a building owner, architect, contractor, or facility manager, some understanding of equipment …
Tilt-Up Construction Overview Tilt-up construction is a building method where large reinforced structural concrete panels are cast on site, then tilted up vertically and secured to form the building’s walls. Although the first documented use of …