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Symposium on Building Envelope Technology Proceedings (2004)
A collection of papers presented at the 2004 RCI Symposium on Building Envelope Technology. The Symposia feature insightful presentations about elements of the building envelope.
Geared towards roof professionals, architects, engineers, contractors and facility managers, this publication will contain useful information for anyone involved in building design, construction or maintenance.
Papers/topics in this publication, include:
- The Increasing Importance and Viability of Sustainability for Building Envelope Systems
- Beyond Code - Wind Load vs. Resistance Design Procedures
- Sustainable Building Envelope - System Component Design
- Sustainable Building Envelope - Technical Considerations for Roof-Mounted Solar (PV) Arrays
- Sustainable Building Envelope - Garden Roof System Performance
- Sustainable Building Envelope - Sustainability Factors for Masonry Walls
- LEED Rating Procedures for Building Envelopes
- What is a Green, Cool Sustainable Roof? Does it Exist?
- New Code Requirements for Roofing Reflectivity
- Should "Green" be Biodegradable?
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Waterproofing (Course Textbook)
This manual is the guidebook for the RCI course of the same name. It provides readers with an overview of the principles of waterproofing, below-grade walls, floor slabs, plazas, and terraces.
Concepts covered include:
- waterproofing design
- green roofs
- negative/positive waterproofing
- preventing moisture infiltration
- surface and ground water management
- open and closed plaza deck design
It also includes insights in to the material and nomenclature of:
- drainage systems
- waterstops
- fluid applied systems
- sheet membrane systems
- heat applied systems
- clay-based waterproofing systems
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What You Really Ought To Know (Periodical - Marketing Tool)
As a member of RCI you adhere to an established code of ethics and are committed to continuing education. You are a distinguished roofing professional and have the skills and knowledge clients need.
You now have a potent marketing tool that explains the value of your service and your association with RCI.
This 28-page, ad-free, full-color booklet is the perfect marketing piece to promote the profession of roof consulting to valued customers and potential clients. Containing viewpoints by various players in the industry, it provides informational content to educate readers on the value and nature of roof consulting and the expertise and integrity of RCI members
Featured articles include:
- The Contractors' Perspective of Roof Consulting Services
- Architects' and Engineers' Viewpoints - Virtues of Utilizing Roof Consultants
- The Manufactures' Angle - Roof Consultants Add Value
- The Building Managers' Take - Roof Consultants Benefit School Districts
- Designerless Roofs - Who has Liability for Faulty Design?
28 pages, full-color graphics, various authors
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