Changes are afoot | FM updates several roofing-related data sheets | April 2025 |
FM Approvals offers steep-slope guidance | Did you know comprehensive testing is available for shingles and tile? | November 2024 |
An updated FM | The insurance conglomerate has rebranded itself and implemented some changes | October 2024 |
Know the options | Proper specification is essential for nail-base insulation | September 2024 |
Fire drill | NFPA 1 provides fire prevention guidelines for buildings and structures | July 2024 |
The lightning round | A quick look at multiple issues currently facing the industry | June 2024 |
A clarified code | Changes to I-codes will affect roof system design and installation | June 2024 |
Preventing building fires | IFC® provides fire-prevention guidelines for building and structures | May 2024 |
FM Global makes changes | FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets have updates that affect the roofing industry | April 2024 |
New roofing research | A recent technical roofing symposium showcases recent research | March 2024 |
Maintaining compliance | IPMC® provides code requirements for building maintenance | February 2024 |
Wildfire mitigation | The International Code Council® provides mitigation regulations in code document | December 2023 |
Compare and contrast | Evaluating physical property data of roofing materials reveals key differences | November 2023 |
A turf war | Code compliance and installation responsibility for BIPV systems present some challenges | October 2023 |
Putting the test to the test | Substantial variability has been found in field-uplift testing | September 2023 |
Updating PIMA’s QualityMarkCM | Revisions provide increased credibility | July 2023 |
Sustainable thinking | The roofing industry has made significant progress in sustainability | June 2023 |
Understanding underlayment | Did you know I-Codes require enhanced underlayment in high-wind regions? | May 2023 |
Getting closer to gutters | NRCA tests metal roof edge gutters and maintains certification programs | April 2023 |
Better understanding of adhesion | Recent research shows vapor retarder adhesion to new concrete roof decks varies. | March 2023 |