Staying Cool 

By Mike Kennedy

Roofs that deflect the heat of the sun away from a building can cut school energy budgets significantly....

Making Prevention Routine 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools that focus attention on roof maintenance are more likely to avoid leaks and costly repairs....

Under Cover 

By Mike Kennedy

Regular inspections will help to expose minor school roofing problems before they turn into major repairs....

Raising the Roof 

By John Savage

Metal standing-seam roofs help to conserve energy and, with proper maintenance, can be long-lasting....

Weathering the Storm 

By Mike Kennedy

Know how your area's climate affects roof performance before choosing what type of system to install....

Advance Preparation 

Rob Kornahrens

To shield the substantial investment made in your facilities, equipment and supplies, you need to have a comprehensive plan for replacing and maintaining...

Over the Top 

Before beginning any roofing project, whether retrofitting an old roof or topping off new construction, there are many important issues to consider. After...

Keeping the Lid On 

Stephen R. Mulvihill

When the topic of school roofing is discussed, administrators often make the same three statements to architects and roofing specialists:-"We want a roof...

Staying on Top 

Jeff Evans and John Booze

Roofs are among the most misunderstood-and neglected-building components. And like other building components, they eventually wear out and require replacement.However,...

Roofing SourceFile 

Determining if you Need a New Roof When a roof leaks, thoughts naturally turn to thinking a new roof may be needed. Before that expensive and often disruptive...

Cold Fusion 

Eileen Dutton and Chris Salazar

As winter approaches, it is a good idea to get school roofing systems in shape for the cold. Ice damming, snow loads and freeze/thaw cycles can play havoc...

Heavy Metal 

W. Lee Shoemaker

Many of today's older schools are wearing layer after layer of patches or plugs to keep occupants dry. While the buildings themselves may be structurally...

Critical Review 

Deane N. Haerer

When managing schools, whether they are K-12 facilities or a university campus, administrators must deal with three critical facility-maintenance factors--roofing,...

Top Job 

Tyler Mason and John Manzanares

Many things will affect the choice of a roof for a new or remodeled school. Some are obvious, such as the initial cost of the roof; some are obscure,...

Life Signs 

William Spencer

Conducting life-cycle analyses of current systems can help resuscitate the roof-selection process and lead to smarter choices.When making decisions about...

Designing Systems with Maintenance in Mind 

Richard A. Boon

At some point in the life of most buildings, the roof is going to leak. Every facilities manager's goal should be to increase the length of time between...