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James R. Kirby, AIA

Telephone number : (847) 299-9070

Building science, industry relations and compliance architect for Siplast, Irving, Texas.

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TitleSubtitleDate
Living on the edgeEverything you wanted to know about ES-1February 2024
Start with insulationProperly designing and installing an insulation layer is critical to a roof assembly's energy efficiency November 2011
A better choiceConsider a new roof system when installing a roof-mounted PV system September 2011
Environment MattersGreen for homesOctober 2009
SPF standardsNew ASTM International standards relating to SPF roof systems may cause confusion January 2009
Environment MattersNRCA's environmental offeringsDecember 2008
NRCA does metalNRCA's new manual provides updated information about metal panel roof systemsSeptember 2008
A green roofing resourceApril 2008
Technical ElementsSPF reroofing detailsMarch 2008
Technical ElementsEnergyWise parametersFebruary 2008
Technical ElementsRoof area dividersDecember 2007
Warming up to cold adhesivesCold adhesives increasingly are being used with polymer-modified bitumen membranesDecember 2007
Technical ElementsStructural metal panels and guttersSeptember 2007
Technical ElementsWhy 1-inch overlap worksJune 2007
Technical ElementsA proper introductionMarch 2007
Manual ElementsWaterproofing membranesDecember 2006
Manual ElementsVented base sheetsNovember 2006
Manual ElementsStructural metal panel valleysSeptember 2006
Mad about metalA look at steep-slope metal shingle and shingle panel productsSeptember 2006
Manual ElementsShake valleysJuly 2006
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