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| Reroof or re-cover? |
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Two options can be considered when a new roof is needed on an existing building: completely remove and replace all existing roofing materials (replacement), or install a new one over the existing roof (re-cover). In order to determine the appropriate option, an evaluation of existing conditions is needed. |
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| Continuous insulation performance |
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| The goals of building fire safety and energy efficiency are compatible when industry stakeholders work together to make sure proper assemblies are designed, the correct materials are specified, and installers have the experience to combine the building design and materials properly in the field. In recent years, efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce thermal bridging in exterior wall assemblies through the use of continuous insulation (ci) have increased the installation of polyisocyanurate (ISO) insulation or other products.
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| State-of-the-art California stadium shines with architectural railing systems |
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| Describing SoFi Stadium, a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment facility in Inglewood, California, warrants some superlatives. The largest venue in the National Football League (NFL) and the new home of the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers football teams spans more than 278,709 m2 (3 million sf). For the facility, 73,000 linear feet of architectural railing was custom designed and engineered to meet the project and design goals. |
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| SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS: DEFINITION, PURPOSE, AND NECESSITY |
| Preparing, processing, and reviewing shop drawings and other contractor-furnished submittals is a labor-intensive construction stage activity for contractors and design professionals. While it is widely accepted that submittals are an often-tiresome part of construction, what are and are not submittals, and their purpose and necessity, are often not well understood.
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