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By Brian Kelley and Lon Fiedler, PE
Understanding the process of installing solar thermal systems can help schools determine whether it will meet needs now and into the future....
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By Dennis McNeil
Pay attention to your roofs: deferring or cutting back
on maintenance can have costly consequences....
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
Regular inspections of roofs can help schools and universities identify troublesome conditions early and prevent minor flaws and damage from becoming expensive and destructive headaches....
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The Ohio Department of Health's School Environmental Health and Safety Inspection Manual spells out the guidelines school systems are to follow to keep their roofs safe and intact....
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
Materials that reflect heat away from a building can help schools and universities consume less energy....
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By Mark Baker and Brian Keane
Ace the complex roofing test: think, research and act to solve the problem....
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By Mike Kennedy
Green roofs can enhance a building's appearance and reduce stormwater runoff....
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By Mike Kennedy
What's on top of an education facility and the resources devoted to inspection and maintenance will determine whether a roof will last....
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By Mike Kennedy
Schools and universities that stay cool on top will see benefits on the bottom line....
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By Drew Ballensky
Single-ply cool roofing systems can play an important role in the energy-management strategies of schools and universities....
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By Mike Kennedy
With spring on the horizon, it's an ideal time to check on your roof's condition....
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By Jim Naylor
A maintenance program for chimneys is necessary to help schools avoid costly repairs later....
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By Charles E. Praeger
Cool metal roofs can be a cost-effective and energy-conscious alternative for school buildings....
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By Steve James
An extended roofing warranty can be a valuable asset if it is managed properly....
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By Brian Lambert
Facility-management software, high-performance materials and innovative financing can help schools and universities optimize return on their roofing investments....
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by Mike Kennedy
Schools can choose from various types of products to cover their buildings....
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by Mike Kennedy
Make sure your roofs are in good shape before winter sets in....
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Joseph F. Gaither
Preventive maintenance can help schools avoid roof leaks and other roofing headaches....
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Mike Kennedy
A comprehensive management program can prolong a roof's life and save schools money....
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David Fransen
Are temporary roofing fixes letting money drip through the cracks?...
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Mike DuCharme
Roofing systems represent a critical element of any school facility, so car must be taken in the selection process....
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Leonard Wyeth
"Picture framing" can be a common problem on school roofs. Here's how to avoid it....
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Mike Kennedy
Reflective materials and coatings keep roofs from absorbing the heat of the sun and improve your school's ability to stay cool....
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Olivia Hale
Paying special attention to roofing needs can keep a roof, and the entire building, healthy....
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By Thomas W. Reming
To ensure long-term system performance, schools and universities must embrace some basic principles....
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