Building Risk Categories
Wed, Nov 08, 2023
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
Have you ever wondered why hurricane shelters protect you better than your home in the event of a hurricane? One of the main reasons that municipal buildings and hospital... Read More
Energy Considerations
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
As the world moves toward more alternative forms of electricity production and as appliances and other equipment being installed into “smart” homes become more efficient and connected, reducing energy consumption through building design is another as... Read More
Steep-Slope Underlayments
Sun, Sep 10, 2023
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
One of the biggest changes coming in the 2023 Florida Building Code will be the addition of design pressure performance reporting for underlayment assemblies. Steep-slope... Read More
Product Approvals
Thu, Aug 10, 2023
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
For anyone that has been involved in a roofing project, product approvals are an integral part of the process and are often overlooked considering the effort and expense ... Read More
Wind Uplift Engineering
Tue, Jul 11, 2023
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
One of the fundamental concepts in engineering is that context matters. Getting soaked with a garden hose is a fun summer way to cool down. Using a pressure washer to do ... Read More
