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Maintenance Solutions - May 2008
Exterior Maintenance: Protecting Operations and Assets

Building Operating Management - May 2008
A Look at Solar PV Roofing Options
Facility executives take advantage of technology innovations, third-party ownership, to move ahead with photovoltaic systems

Maintenance Solutions - April 2008
Roof Inspections: Tools and Technology
Thermal imaging gives inspectors a new tool to detect small problems before they become big headaches

FacilitiesNet News - March 2008
NRCA Forms Organization to Promote Green Roofs

Building Operating Management - March 2008
Energy Efficiency: The Envelope Please
Best practices in design and installation can minimize problems and maximize energy savings

Building Operating Management - March 2008
Rain Screens Help Keep Water Out
With smart design and proper installation, the rain screen principle can control leaks and minimize water damage

Building Operating Management - March 2008
Cool Roofs Can Generate Healthy Energy Savings
Cool roofs offer easy energy savings and environmental benefits

Maintenance Solutions - March 2008
Resorting to Tradition
Expansion helps venerable New York hotel look back, move ahead

Maintenance Solutions - March 2008
Roofs: A New Frontier for Green
Garden, or vegetated, roofs can offer facilities enhanced sustainability and greater savings

Building Operating Management - February 2008
Roofing Warranties: Always Read the Fine Print
Roofing warranties can be complicated. Here’s how to understand what’s included

Maintenance Solutions - February 2008
Striking a Balance: Sustainability and Performance
One organization's lessons learned regarding building-envelope design and maintainability

FacilitiesNet News - January 2008
NRCA Releases Building Codes Manual

FacilitiesNet News - December 2007
EPA, District of Columbia Agree to Go Green

Building Operating Management - October 2007
Interview With a Roofing Contractor: What Questions Should You Ask?

Maintenance Solutions - September 2007
Metal Roofing: Toughness On Top
Comprehensive inspection and maintenance can ensure metal roofing systems provide a durable barrier against moisture

CASE STUDIES

Television Station’s New Roof Generates High Ratings
Lafayette, La., is home to high temperatures and humid air. Maintaining a comfortable indoor atmosphere to ensure occupant health and safety while monitoring utility costs is a constant concern for property managers and building owners

Hail Resistance Key to Selecting Roof System
The Maury County School District in Columbia, Tenn., had to replace numerous roofs that received multiple applications and repairs during the past 20 years. The area had sustained a considerable amount of hail, and the original roofing systems, which were installed without a cover board, had been damaged substantially over time.

Texas Building Gets Energy Efficient Roof – Quickly
Balancing installation speed, quality and performance of a finished roofing system is an ongoing challenge for many roofing contractors. This challenge becomes even more difficult as building owners request cool-roofing materials that help offset building energy costs.

Tiered Steel Roof Softens Profile of Police Training Center
With its cluster of buildings tightly arranged in a U-shaped configuration, the new 124,000-square-foot Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Training Center (CLEET) looks and feels like a traditional military compound.

Roof Restoration Takes Cool Route
The roof over the 210,000-square-foot Cummins Corporate Office Building worldwide headquarters in Columbus, Ind., underwent annual moisture scans and other repairs to keep the aging, single-ply EPDM membrane functioning. After years of maintaining the roof, however, the company decided to undertake a roof restoration project.

Metal Roof Supports Rainwater Collection System, Helps School Earn LEED Certification
The first school in New Jersey to earn the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification is no ordinary K-8 facility.

Facilities Management
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Understanding Metal Roofs

Reduce Roofing Installation Time: Just Peel and Stick

Four Ways to an Environmentally Responsible Roof

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ROOFING PRODUCTS

Silicone Roof Coating
These coatings can be rolled or spray-applied and touch-up work can be done with a brush or a roller...

Green Roofing
GardenScapes from GAF is a garden roofing system that can provide up to 15 percent in energy savings alone...

Thermal Imager
Ti10 and Ti25 models from Fluke use patent-pending IR Fusion technology...

Roof Drain Filter
The Roof Drain Filter from Blocksom prevents blockage in scupper and drain grates by collecting dirt, leaves and debris that would otherwise flow into the drainage system...