New roots, new bones, new space, and a new roof: in Berkeley, California, Blue Dog... More
How a tiny but ongoing and elusive leak in a TPO roofing membrane can lead to... More
Since 2007, Florida has required contractors to reinforce the wall-to-roof... More
New Florida codes compel contractors to upgrade the roof-wall connections on... More
Q. I have to strip off an EPDM roof. Is there anything special I need to know? More
Q: Does EPDM roofing always need to be installed over polyisocyanurate insulation, or can it be installed directly over OSB? More
Q: Why is EPDM roofing so much more expensive than torch-applied modified bitumen? Is EPDM roofing that much better? More
Q: A customer has a building with a nearly flat roof surrounded by a parapet. The roof drains to a single scupper, which conducts the water to a downspout. Ice builds up regularly in the downspout, and the water backs up and spills down the wall. What’s t More
Q: What is the minimum slope allowed for asphalt shingles? I have heard that asphalt shingles can be applied on a roof with a pitch as low as 2/12, as long as a rubberized asphalt eaves membrane is installed under the shingles. More
