March 2019 Blog Archive

What is V2T? Sat, Mar 16, 2019 David Harrison and Jeremiah Robinson, V2T V2T is a revolutionary wind-ballasted roof system which utilizes patented vent technology to firmly hold single-ply roof systems in place, even under extreme conditions. Various forces of physics apply to ho... Read More

Understanding the Minimum Requirements for Fire Ratings of Commercial Roof Coverings Sat, Mar 16, 2019 R. Lance Manson, RRC, CDT, BSCM, Senior Roof Consultant, Delta Engineering & Inspection, Inc. The importance of fire rating for roof coverings is not limited to compliance with code: it can save the roof fromcatastrophic damage. Recently, I came... Read More

Safety - What Now? Sat, Mar 09, 2019 Kevin Lindley, FRSA SIF Loss Control Consultant The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a federal agency and part of the Department ofLabor, has just arrived at one of your jobsites. Visits from OSHA are rarely congratulations for ... Read More

What's Required, Four Nails or Six? It's a Common Shingle-Related Question Sat, Mar 09, 2019 Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. & FRSA Director of Technical Services On any given day, I take several calls from contractors looking for advice on installation and code requirements.One question that is being asked frequently is how ma... Read More

Entering into a New Technological Era: The Smart Contract Sat, Mar 09, 2019 Kyle Gretel, Attorney, Cotney Construction Law, LLP Introduction The way roofing contractors view contract negotiations and ensuing disputes over contract terms is about to change thanks to the advent of blockchain technology. Through blockchain, m... Read More