How to mitigate against the risks to flat roofs caused by fires from PV panels, increased loading, and damage from extreme ...

the insulation is installed below the roof deck, allowing the deck and structure to be exposed to the outdoor temperature. This method is less common and generally not recommended for flat roofs in ...

While flat roofs still have slight inclines ... If you have a pitched roof, see below for a list of all major roof sections. A roof deck, also known as a roof sheath, is a wooden board underneath ...

A flat roof is the easiest type to build and offers perks you don’t get with a sloping roof.For one, it’s a potential garden area. It also gives you a place to put your lawn chairs, hang out in the ...

Inspectors at Lake Clarke Gardens found Building 5 had structural damage, enough so to warrant a more intrusive inspection.

Learn how Elevate's solar roofs transform commercial buildings into power plants, maximizing energy efficiency with ...

When rubber is used as a roofing material, it’s usually installed as a membrane stretched over a flat ... a DIY roof replacement. While rubber shingles require the same kinds of decking and ...

We inquired about EPDM membrane flat roof estimates to recover ... of interlocking panels secured onto the wooden deck below them, metal roofs are leak-resistant. “There’s no water penetration ...

Sponsored by Soprema, this CPD module delves into the rise of flat roofs, their evolving nature, and the crucial fire testing ...

As extreme weather events become more common, it's important to adapt our homes to meet the challenges they bring.

During its monthly meeting last week, the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) heard proposals for a roof deck on Haynes Street and outdoor seating at Santa Fe Burrito Grill on Sumner Street ...

Pitched roof – there are two options: warm or cold loft insulation. Flat roof – there are three options available: warm deck, cold deck or inverted roof. The simplest and cheapest roof insulation is ...