A revised approach to wind load calculations | The 2022 edition of ASCE 7 includes several roofing-related changes | May 2023 |
Short-term solutions | Follow these preliminary design guidelines to temporarily secure wind-damaged low-slope roof assemblies | May 2018 |
How do I load thee? | Be prepared to address changes resulting from the 2016 edition of ASCE 7 | October 2017 |
Facing the wind | Nailer attachment is one key to achieving good wind-uplift performance | March 2015 |
A preliminary protocol | Following a well-founded protocol lends better results when evaluating wind-damaged roof systems | August 2013 |
Assessing Wind Vulnerability | How to assess wind vulnerability of critical facilities' roof systems | August 2011 |
Mapping the 2010 wind changes | ASCE 7's significant changes pertain to calculating wind loads on buildings | August 2010 |
ASCE 7 update | | June 2008 |
Calculating heat and moisture | A German-U.S. computer program can help roof system designers | January 2008 |
Observations from the field | A roof consultant shares his findings from studying storm-damaged roof systems | September 2007 |
Learning about lightning protection | | March 2006 |
The hurricanes of 2004 | An overiew of FEMA's findings and recommendations for roof system performance | September 2005 |
Green buildings standard | Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability through LEED certification | September 2003 |
Detailing ASCE 7's changes | Updated ways to determine design wind loads | July 2003 |
Honing in on hangars | Aircraft hangars have unique roofing needs that often are overlooked | October 2002 |
Hurricane Andrew—10 years later | The third-strongest hurricane in U.S. history left its mark on building codes and the roofing industry | August 2002 |