Authors

Jason Wilen, AIA, CDT, RRO

A senior associate with Klein & Hoffman, Chicago.

Articles authored

TitleSubtitleDate
Going beyond the codeBuilding codes are the starting point—not the end goal—for low-slope roof system designJune 2020
Top of the worldThe challenges of reroofing high-rise buildingsOctober 2019
All charged upNRCA updates its PV systems manualSeptember 2018
Keeping an eye on I-Codes: Part twoChanges to the 2018 codes affect roof assembliesJanuary 2018
Keeping an eye on I-Codes: Part oneChanges in the 2018 codes affect roof assembliesDecember 2017
Rooftop photosynthesisThe NRCA Vegetative Roof Systems Manual—Third Edition includes important updates for roofing professionalsNovember 2017
Setting the standardASHRAE 90.1-2016 provides updates for reducing energy use in commercial buildingsSeptember 2017
Sustainable by designThe Green Globes® building certification system gains momentumAugust 2016
What do you declare?Environmental Product Declarations may change the way roofing projects are specified November 2014
It's a washThere is much to consider when cleaning low-slope cool roof membranesJuly 2014
Covering your optionsCover boards are available in a variety of sizes and materialsMay 2014
BECx, LCAs, PCRs and zEPINew sustainability terms and concepts will affect roofing projectsNovember 2013
Collaborating with consultantsWorking with roof consultants can be beneficial, but there are some issues to addressJuly 2013
For your considerationThe use of alternative underlayments with steep-slope roof coverings should be carefully consideredFebruary 2013
The art and science of electronic leak detectionElectronic leak detection can be an important tool, but its use must be carefully consideredNovember 2012
Still water runs deepProper roof slope and drainage are important to prevent excessive water accumulationJuly 2012
Thinking outside the seamElectromagnetic induction welding systems offer an alternative to mechanically fastened roof membranesMay 2012