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Shingle Roof System Replacement Projects Replacement of Shingle Roof System On University Residential Building #2
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Community Centre
Building Envelope Projects Replacement of Exterior Wall Batten Board Cladding Complete with New Substructure, Insulation and Air/Vapour Barrier
110 Year Old Heritage House – Governed Under The Heritage Council Authority
Shingle Roof Projects Shingle Roof System Replacement Project With Renewal of Exterior Wall Coatings, Lead Abatement in Wall Coating and Rebuilding Of Building Features
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...
COPPER AND OTHER SPECIALTY ROOF AND CLADDING SYSTEMS – THE CHALLENGES AND CONSIDERATIONS
I send this information, because I am ultra concerned that the entire project be completed to the highest standards possible and that The Owner receives full value for their money spent. For my part, I am ultra concerned that the building envelope of the project – existing building and the...
A ROOF SYSTEM DESIGN INVOLVES MANY VARIABLES – IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO DESIGN A ROOF SYSTEM THAN TO JUST PICK ONE 3
The amount and type of reinforcement in a roof system will provide much information about the performance and service life of a roof system. The number of plies or layers in a roof system will provide much information about the performance and service life of a roof system. The quality,...
A ROOF DESIGN FOR A NEW BUILDING INVOLVES MANY CONSIDERATIONS – IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO DESIGN A ROOF SYSTEM THAN TO JUST PICK ONE 2
There is an old expression – “if you don’t know where you are going – any road will get you there”. I am going to modify that expression to suit our roof system conversation to - “If you don’t know what kind of roof system that you need, any roof...
A ROOF DESIGN FOR A NEW BUILDING INVOLVES MANY CONSIDERATIONS – IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO DESIGN A ROOF SYSTEM THAN TO JUST PICK ONE 1
A couple of thoughts – to your point, either of the two options will provide a suitable roofing solution for this building. There are complicating factors – the details as it were - most prominent of which will be the weather and temperature conditions at the time of installation. Every...
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 AND COMPARISONS OF ROOF SYSTEM MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION AND LONGEVITY – RUBBERIZED ASPHALT VERSUS NON-RUBBERIZED ASPHALT
BEC Roof System – 3 Ply Hybrid Roof System With Type II or Kettle Grade Rubberized Asphalt I ply of 3.0 mm rubberized, 180 gram polyester reinforcement base sheet in solid moppings of type II asphalt or rubberized asphaltI ply of 3.0 mm rubberized, 180 gram polyester reinforcement base sheet...
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 CHARACTERISTICS – COMPARE AND CONTRAST THREE DIFFERENT FLAT ROOF SYSTEMS
Notes: Please see roof system schematics following for the sequencing and materials of the roof system components. Please review the Comparison Chart – comparing and contrasting the characteristics – of the Three Roof Systems. THREE POSSIBLE ROOF SYSTEMS FOR A NEW BUILDING PROJECT – ACTUAL SELECTION MUST BE BASED ON ALL...
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...
Large (250,000 square feet) Industrial Building
Current And Continuing Projects Roof Replacement Project With Wall Refurbishment – Winter Conditions
Gas Bar With Convenience Store
Roof Replacement Projects Roof Replacement Project With Extensive HVAC and Unit Refurbishment – Summer Conditions