Understanding Tile Roof Design and Performance
Friday, October 14th, 2011
Tile roofs may be made of clay, concrete, or manufactured material: strong, versatile, durable materials. For over a century, these roofs have been used successfully. They are now available in many architectural dimensions, adding an aesthetic appeal, be it American Colonial, Spanish Hacienda, or French Provincial. However, as with any moisture-managed product, the proper application of underlayments and flashing and integration with the building’s other weather-resistant systems are crucial. The key to the proper installation of the systems is understanding them and the need for their integration. Any product that has a life expectancy of greater than 50 years will require that the adjoining and underlying systems also meet this life expectancy. Sometimes an expert should be engaged to properly integrate these systems into a project.
Constructing a Better Building Envelope
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
Presented by Ryan Barnes at Habitat for Humanity’s Camp Colorado, “Constructing a Better Building Envelope” addresses issues such as proper installation, integration, and lapping of weather-resistive barriers, sealant joint construction, basic moisture-management systems and their components, as well as the damage that can occur if the building envelope isn’t constructed weather-tight.
View the whole presentation here.
Solutions: April 2011
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
April’s issue of Solutions includes articles from Ed Fronapfel about Grading Certification, from Megan Danner about SBSA’s participation in the Lego Build competition hosted by Habitat for Humanity, and Colette Armstrong about Infrared Applications in Every Day Cooking.
The new issue of SBSA’s newsletter is now available online here.
Solutions: June 2010
Monday, June 28th, 2010
In June of 2010, SBSA released its first corporate newsletter, Solutions. This newsletter was mailed and emailed to clients, contractors, and property managers. It features articles from Ed Fronapfel, Liberty Lewis, and Ryan Barnes, regarding such topics as log home construction, sealant joints, and on-going efforts by SBSA’s staff to get involved in the community.
Read the entire newsletter here.
Has Your Roof Sprung A Leak?
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
A member of SBSA’s staff was published in Community Association Institute’s Common Interests magazine issue this May. The article discussed common roof issues and some general ways homeowners can fix their own roofing leaks.
Infrared Diagnostics At ENERGY STAR Summit
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Ed Fronapfel spoke about Infrared Diagnostics at the ENERGY STAR Summit in Stapleton, Colorado. Ed’s presentation covers a variety of subtopics, like RESNET certification, the reality of working with RESNET standards and how to identify observed anomalies. SBSA offers Infrared training seminars tailored to your specific needs. Please share Ed’s PowerPoint presentation with your colleagues.
Download the presentation here.
Synthetic Stone Veneer: Why Problems Occur and How to Avoid Them
Friday, November 20th, 2009
Co-authored by Ed Fronapfel, Synthetic Stone Veneer: Why Problems Occur and How to Avoid Them was published in ASCE’s Building Integration Solutions.
Synthetic Stone Veneer: How to Avoid Problems
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Co-Authored by Ed Fronapfel, Synthetic Stone Veneer: How to Avoid Problems, published in RCI’s online publication, Interface.
The Winds of Change in Asphalt Shingle Application and Specification
Saturday, September 12th, 2009
By Ed Fronapfel, The Winds of Change in Asphalt Shingle Application and Specification as published in RCI’s online publication, Interface.