AIR/VAPOUR BARRIER CONSIDERATIONS AND COMPARISONS AND CONTRASTS

Wind loads are the enemy of air barriers – whether air barrier only or air/vapour barrier – wind can displace loose attached membranes resulting in the loss of continuity and function.  Occupant comfort and thermal and energy efficiencies are mitigated by the reduction of the number of air changes per...

COMMENTARY ON ROOFING CONTRACTOR QUALITY AND ABILITIES

As part of my continuing presentation of information for roofing and building envelope projects in general. This email is concerned with flat roofing which I started to discuss in an earlier email with specific emphasis on the roofing contractors who install the roofing systems. Prequalification of Roofing Contractors Any business...

WATERPROOFING SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS AND DESIGN CRITERIA

All factors that can possibly be integrated into the design, implementation and final outcome for a long term, high quality waterproofing system must be considered. Waterproofing system design must be carefully and thoughtfully selected and carefully specified, installation must be carefully choreographed and watched and be extremely well coordinated by...

COMMENTARY OF ROOF SYSTEM MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION AND LONGEVITY

Purchasing a replacement roof system  is a major expenditure and is a major business decision – decisions require information to ensure that the new roof system meets all of the requirement of the building and building operations and to ensure that value for money is obtained – energy considerations, longevity...

ROOF SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS AND INFORMATION ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT

The facilities of EXISTING BUILDINGS are very sensitive, delicate places – personal residence and other facilities require care, consideration and the utmost design approaches. Conditions can include unique restricted access over multiple additions and roof areas, crowded ground conditions, sensitive occupants and delicate interior operations. It is an inherently risky...

ROOF SYSTEM DESIGN, CONSIDERATIONS AND INFORMATION NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Modern day roof systems are installed over high R value insulation courses. The addition of much insulation leaves the roof membrane exposed to higher temperatures and heat aging in the warm months and lower temperatures and freeze-thaw stresses in the colder months. The relatively stable interior temperatures of the building...

ROOF SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND ROOF SYSTEM CONTRACTOR INTERACTIONS

Building Exterior Consultants Inc. (BEC) is a full service, professional, roof asset management and building envelope consulting company. I have taken a considerable amount of time to consider your project. Rather than have more conversations, I thought that I would distill my reasoning and thoughts into an email message. Following...

Elements of a Well Done Roofing Project

I want to go through the elements of a well done roofing project and the methods and approaches used by many to appear to be providing the a quality job but are in fact not doing so. It is much like a leather sofa – you can buy a leather...

Commentary and Recommendations For Roof Systems

Further to our discussions, I am writing to provide some comments on various roofing systems and some recommendations for roofing systems. CommentaryThe roof areas on the 'COMPANY' are sloped or steep roof areas as opposed to flat or low slope roof areas. The roof systems installed on steep roofs are...

Asphalt Shingle Roofing

I think what those contractors meant to say is that, they never use Ice and Water Shield all over the roof and that they never use starter strip where eavestroughs are installed. The fact of the matter is that they are sticking with the very minimal standard of the Building...

Building Exterior Consultants Inc. (BEC)

Building Exterior Consultants Inc. (BEC) is a full service, professional, roof asset management and building envelope consulting company. Our Mission: to ensure value in approach, expertise in design, excellence inadvice and outstanding quality in installation for all your roofing and building envelope projects. BEC is completely independent. BEC is not...