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Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI)
SPRI Helps Build Consensus for New Code Language for Securing Lightning Protection Systems on Commercial Roofs
SPRI worked closely with stakeholders to build consensus to get the new language approved and adopted for the code in 2024. The 2024 edition of the International Building Code (IBC), will include new language that clarifies how Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) are secured to commercial roof assemblies, roof coverings, metal edge ...
SPRI Announces Plans to Canvass Revised ANSI/SPRI VF-1 Standard
The Single Ply Roofing Industry association announced its plans to update the ANSI/SPRI VF-1 External Fire Design Standard for Vegetative Roofs. SPRI, the association representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, announced that it is reviewing ANSI/SPRI VF-1 External Fire Design Standard for Vegetative Roofs and plans ...
IB Roof Systems Names Sid Teachey as Director of Architectural Sales
IB Roof Systems, Inc. today announced it has named Sid Teachey as the company's Director of Architectural Sales, effective August 1, 2022. Teachey has previously served in several senior management and director positions within the roofing industry, with decades of highly successful experience in sales, training, project management and cost estimation ...
SPRI Reports Strong Recovery in 2021
After a decline in shipments in 2020, the single-ply roofing industry saw an increase in roof membrane shipments last year. The Single-Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI), representing North American manufacturers in commercial roofing manufacturing, education, and innovation, today announced that the U.S. Single Ply roofing industry saw a 12.2% increase in 2021 ...
Productivity Solutions Beyond Measure
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Meet the roofing tool you have been dreaming of, a tool that takes accurate measurements of the roof perimeter in real time: the Falcon. Brad Van Dam, VP of sales for MTL, the parent company of Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems meets with RCS ...
Three Ways Specifiers are Using DORA
By Michelle Jones, SPRI. How you can use DORA’s database of roof system’s performance test data. Specifying the right materials and assemblies for commercial roofing systems can be challenging. Between satisfying specific performance and safety requirements, and even with design considerations in place, finding and utilizing the right resources and ...
Trade Association Coalition Announces First Quarter Findings from Market Index Survey for Reroofing
The survey results indicate opportunities in the reroofing industry improved during the first quarter of 2022. A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the first quarter of 2022. The survey is an ...
SPRI to Re-canvass Two Standards
The association is currently looking for participants for their canvass process. SPRI, the association representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, is reviewing and re-canvassing two key technical documents for re-approval as American National Standards. In accordance with SPRI’s ANSI approved procedures, standards are reviewed and reapproved ...
Taking the Roofing Industry to Congress
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. This year, Roofing Day is April 5 and 6. Hear from our panel about how this advocacy event is helping the roofing industry thrive. RoofersCoffeeShop® cannot wait for Roofing Day 2022! This year’s Roofing Day will be held April 5 and 6 at the ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes Directory of Roof Assemblies (DORA)
DORA is a comprehensive database of roof systems that are tested to meet the International Building Code (IBC). RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, is pleased to welcome DORA® into its community for contractors. Finding the right materials and assemblies that satisfy ...
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