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Title Author(s) Publish date
Testing and Results of Severe Hail Exposure
Document: Roof Consultants Institute, Pages: 243-256
Daniel Brown; Daniel Boardman 03/2016
SPRI Roof System Listing Service Program
Document: Roof Consultants Institute, Pages: 209-216
Mike Ennis 03/2016
Improving Roof Reliability: Lessons From Wind Damage Reports
Document: Roof Consultants Institute, Pages: 175-186
Keith Roberts 03/2016
Roof Fasteners for Metal Deck Roofing Systems: Energy Impact on Reroofing and Recover Scenarios
Document: Roof Consultants Institute, Pages: 55-68
Rupesh Gulati; Sasikant Suddapalli; Ravi Srinivasan 03/2016
Recent Developments in Below-Grade and Plaza Waterproofing Systems
Document: Roof Consultants Institute, Pages: 153-164
Paul Buccellato; Justin Henshell 03/2016
Moisture Migration: Causes and Cures
Document: Roof Consultants Institute, Pages: 31-42
Brian Chamberlain 03/2016
The Effects of Temperature on Insulation Performance: Considerations for Optimizing Wall and Roof Designs
Document: Roof Consultants Institute, Pages: 165-174
Chris Schumacher; John Straube; Lorne Ricketts; Graham Finch 03/2016
Concrete Deck Moisture Issues: Causes and Preventative Measures
Document: Roof Consultants Institute, Pages: 217-230
Stephen Condren; Joe Schwetz; Stan Graveline 03/2016
Corrosion Issues Related to Bagasse Fiberboard Roof Insulation in the Gulf States Region of the United States
Document: Technical Advisory, Pages: 1-4
10/2016
RCI Announces Position on Procurement
Document: RCI News Release, Pages: 1-2
RCI 06/2012
Green Roofing for Design Professionals - RCI Eductional program
Document: Green Roofing workbook, Pages:
RCI 07/2008
Rooftop Quality Assurance (RCI educational Program)
Document: Quality Assurance workbook, Pages:
RCI
Building Codes & Standards Roofing Reference Guide - 1st edition
Document: Building Codes & Standards Reference Guide, Pages: 440
RCI
Manual of Practice
Document: Manual of practice, Pages: 430
RCI
Performance concerns with wood-frame attics
Document: Proceedings Building Envelope Technology Symposium, Pages: 91- 106
Marcus Dell; Graham Finch; Brian Hubbs; Ariel Levy 10/2011
Going beyond the "green fuzzy": Measuring runoff reduction at modular vegetative roofs
Document: Proceedings Building Envelope Technology Symposium, Pages: 73-
Elizabeth Grant 10/2011
A rising concern: Failures of adhered rigid insulation
Document: Proceedings Building Envelope Technology Symposium, Pages: 41-50
David Slick; Nicholas Piteo, Alex Kosis; Philip Frederick 10/2011
Preventing failures in hot fluid-applied rubberized-asphalt membranes
Document: Proceedings Building Envelope Technology Symposium, Pages: 25-
Anthony Nicastro; Christina Parker 10/2011
The energy and environmental potential of commercial buildings: Implications for energy policy and industry growth through green building market transformation
Document: Proceedings RCI 25th International Convention, Pages: 213-229
Jerry Phelan; George Pavlovich; James Hoff 07/2011
Roof decks quickly corroded by insulation
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 32-36
Chuck Marvin; Bruce Bryne 01/2011
Alternative fastening system for thermoplastic roof membranes
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 36-
Josh Kelly; Stan Choiniere 02/2010
Surviving nature's fury
Document: Interface, Pages: 29-34
Z Liu; H Pogorzelski; F Masters; S Tezak; T Reinhold 11/2010
Rooftop gardens
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 18-
David Roodvoets 01/2010
The use of closed-cell spray polyurethane foam (ccSPF) to enhance the structural properties of wall and roof assemblies
Document: Interface, Pages: 4-14
Mason Knowles 09/2010
Evaluation of the effects of long term UV exposure on single ply membranes
Document: , Pages:
Jim Koontz; John Erland
Roof mounted solar photovoltaic arrays: Technical issues for the roofing industry
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 13-22
Coleen O'Brien 03/2006
Vegetated roofing systems at the University of Wisconsin - Madison
Document: Proceedings RCI 25th International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 251-260
James Wasley; Thomas Gernetzke 03/2010
Understanding volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations in the roofing industry
Document: Proceedings RCI 25th International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 243-250
Dwayne Wacenske 03/2010
Life safety issues in roof design
Document: Proceedings RCI 25th International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 191-212
Stephen Patterson; Madan Mehta 03/2010
The effects of debris on the flow rates of roof drains and scuppers
Document: Proceedings RCI 25th International Convention and Trade Show, Pages: 149-156
Jim Koontz 03/2010
The roof as a platform
Document: Proceedings RCI 25th International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 139-148
Thomas Hutchinson 03/2010
The durability planning matrix: A useful tool for achieving sustainable building envelope
Document: Proceedings RCI 25th International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 129-138
James Hoff; Ed Kane 03/2010
Buildings that leak only on sunny days: Case study and investigative guidelines
Document: Proceedings RCI 25 International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 101-119
Lonnie Haughton 03/2010
Predicting the hygrothermal performance of commercial building envelope systems using computer modeling techniques outlined in ASHRAE Standard 160-2009
Document: Proceedings RCI 25 International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 91-100
Stanley Gatland II 03/2010
Evaluation of metal fasteners corroded from contact with preservative treated wood
Document: Proceedings RCI 25th International Trade Show & Convention, Pages: 75-90
Mike Ennis; Cary Black; Stan Choiniere; Andre Desjarlais 03/2010
Fire and wind resistance standards for vegetative roofs
Document: Proceedings RCI 25th International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 59-73
Mike Ennis 03/2010
Thermal performance of vegetative roofing systems
Document: Proceedings RCI 25th International Trade Show & Convention, Pages: 35-44
A Desjarlais; A Zaltash; J Atchley; M Ennis 03/2010
Winds of change: Resolving roof aggregate blow off
Document: Proceedings 25th RCI International Trade Show & Convention, Pages: 21-32
Jay Crandell; Michael Fischer 03/2010
Growing your green roof sales: Understanding owner motivations
Document: Proceedings RCI 25th International Trade Show & Convention, Pages: 15-20
Peter Belisle II 03/2010
Fastener free low slope roofing systems: Can they resist wind uplift?
Document: Proceedings RCI 25th International Trade Show & Convention, Pages: 3-11
A Baskaran; J Current; B Murty; H Tanaka; J Wu 03/2010
Electronic leak detection
Document: Interface, Pages: 31-34
Dave Honza 02/2010
Condensation problems in cool roofs
Document: Interface, Pages: 11-16
Christian Bludau; Daniel Zirkelbach; Hartwig Kunzel 08/2009
Benefits of cool roofs on commercial buildings
Document: Interface, Pages: 15-21
Stanley Graveline 07/2009
How does a thin-film PV system affect cooling loads on a building?
Document: Interface, Pages: 6-12
Scott Kriner 07/2009
Ice dams or shingle degradation a concern? A new tool to predict the ventilation performance of insulated steep roofs
Document: Proceedings 24th RCI International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 167-179
David Roodvoets; Tony Malinger; David Banks 03/2009
Key indicators of performance for thermoplastic polyolefin membranes
Document: Proceedings 24th RCI International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 139-152
Helene Hardy Pierce; Linlin Xing; Tammy Yang; Thomas Taylor 03/2009
Building beyond the code: Practical challenges and economic opportunities
Document: Proceedings 24th RCI International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 127-137
R. Christopher Mathis 03/2009
Hail impact testing of EPDM roof assemblies
Document: Proceedings 24th RCI International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 121-126
Jim Koontz; Thomas Hutchinson 03/2009
End of service life recycling of thermoplastic roof assemblies
Document: Proceedings 24th RCI International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 71-80
Stanley Graveline 03/2009
Evaluating storm damage to flat roof assemblies
Document: Proceedings 24th RCI International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 55-69
Christopher Giffin; James Brown 03/2009
Building science's influence over the building codes
Document: Proceedings 24th RCI International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 43-54
S Gatland 03/2009
Rooftop photovoltaics: How to save money on energy and avoid spending it all on roof repairs
Document: Proceedings 24th RCI International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 33-42
Philip Dregger 03/2009
Engineering performance of garden roofs in north (Canadian) climates - Five years of data
Document: Proceedings 24th RCI International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 16
Bas Baskaran; David vanReenen; Judy Overton; Karen Liu 03/2009
Metal roof and wall panel components in contact with preservative-treated lumber
Document: Interface, Pages: 30-32
Metal Construction Assn 02/2009
Integrating photovoltaics onto building envelope surface
Document: Interface, Pages: 11-23
Michael Gumm 12/2008
Testing standards for slate roofing
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 38-41
Matt Hicks 10/2008
Fastener corrosion in ACQ and other next generation treated lumber - A new analysis
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 8-14
Heinz Wieland 08/2008
Wind Uplift Solutions - Increasing the Durability of Roofing Systems
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 19-26
Reinhard Scheider 06/2008
The wet season for paper-faced gypsum
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 11-14
Lonnie Haughton; Colin Murphy 06/2008
Am I using the right fastener?
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 4-8
Stan Choiniere 06/2008
Major building code requirements for impact resistance of low-slope roofing systems
Document: Interface, Pages: 5-13
Vickie Crenshaw 04/2008
Protecting roofs from nature's fury
Document: Interface, Pages: 7-10
David Cox 03/2008
Analysis of a roof failure
Document: Proceedings RCI 23rd Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 183-
John Wells 02/2008
Rooftop tapered design to optimize drainage potential and meet building code
Document: Proceedings RCI 23rd Convention and Trade Show, Pages: 173-
Thomas Stock 02/2008
Systematic approach to evaluating the building envelope
Document: Proceedings RCI 23rd Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 165-
Edward Stewart; Jon Lindberg; 02/2008
Built in gutter design and detailing
Document: Proceedings RCI 23rd Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 147-
Jeffrey Levine 02/2008
The roof as an air barrier
Document: Proceedings RCI 23rd Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 133-
Peter Kalinger 02/2008
Life cycle assessment and the LEED green building rating system
Document: Proceedings RCI 23rd Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 121-
James Hoff 02/2008
Integrating thin film photovoltaics onto building envelope surfaces
Document: Proceedings RCI 23rd Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 101-
Michal Gumm 02/2008
Wind design - Not just another SPRI wind/ES presentation
Document: Proceedings RCI 23rd Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 85-
Mike Ennis; Bob LeClare 02/2008
Energy efficient roof designs with single ply roofing membranes
Document: Proceedings RCI 23rd Convention and Trade Show, Pages: 69
M Ennis, A Desjarlais 02/2008
Are ballasted roof systems cool?
Document: Proceedings RCI 23rd International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 51-
A Desjarlais; T Petrie; W Miller 02/2008
Fluid applied flashings for bituminous roof systems
Document: Proceedings RCI 23rd International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 39
R Capolino; D Stieve 02/2008
Wind roof calculator on internet (wind-RCI) Feel the wind on your laptop
Document: Proceedings RCI 23rd International Convention, Pages: 25-
A Baskaran; S Molleti; H Yes 02/2008
What roof consultants need to know about field applied roof coatings
Document: Interface, Pages: 28-32
Bill Kirn, Jim Leonard 09/2007
Reflective roof coatings retain their radiative properties
Document: Interface, Pages: 15-18
Jim Leonard 09/2007
Frequently asked questions about air barriers
Document: Inerface, Pages: 5-12
Paul Grahovac 09/2007
Wind damage on low slope roofs from Hurricane Katrina
Document: Interface, Pages: 19-24
C Panasik; A Desjarlais 03/2007
Enemies of the roof
Document: Interface, Pages: 5-10
John Wells 03/2007
Long term thermal resistance (LTTR) five years later
Document: Interface, Pages: 12-16
Richard Roe 03/2007
Reasonable intentions and installation temperatures: A cautionary tale
Document: Interface, Pages: 35-
Jeff Cramer 08/2006
Wet concrete decks: Problems and practical solutions
Document: Interface, Pages: 4-10
Colin Murphy 08/2006
Steep slope assembly testing of clay and concrete tile roofs with and without cool pigment
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 14-18
William Miller 12/2006
Wind Loads on Low Slope Roofs - (RCIF 01.01)
Document: RCIF Publication 01.01, Pages: 75
Stephen Patterson, Madan Mehta 01/2001
Testing of metal flashing for water shedding effectiveness
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 24-32
Saba Saneinejad; Hitesh Doshi 09/2006
A proposal for uniformly assessing hail damage to roofs
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 35-40
Lyle Hogan 10/2006
What to do to ensure a built up roof will perform as expected
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 21-28
Helene Hardy Pierce 10/2006
Hot applied asphalt sets quality standard for endurance in commercial roofing
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 5-10
Robert Almon 10/2006
Roof Drainage (RCIF 01.01)
Document: RCIF publication 02.03, Pages: 77
RCI
Equivalent uniform annual cost (EUAC): A new approach to life cycle analysis
Document: Proceedings RCI 21st International Convention and Trade Show, Pages: 115-124
James Hoff 03/2006
Practical considerations on design and installation of green roofs: The waterproofing challenge
Document: Proceedings RCI 21s International Convention and Trade Show, Pages: 87-92
Douglas Fishburn 03/2006
2005 roofing industry durablity and cost survey
Document: Proceedings RCI 21st International Convention and Trade Show, Pages: 77-86
Carl Cash 03/2006
Performance evaluation of unexposed and field-exposed thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) Roof Membranes
Document: Proceedings RCI 21st International Convention and Trade Show, Pages: 59-76
Jim Carlson; Ana Delgado; Ernie Rosenow; K Barnhardt; Ralph Paroli 03/2006
Mold in building constructions in the nordic countries - with emphasis on roofs
Document: Proceedings RCI 21st International Convention and Trade Show, Pages: 51-58
Erik Brandt; Tommy Bunch-Nielsen 03/2006
Breathable roofing underlayments for use in steep-slope applications
Document: Proceedings RCI 21st International Convention and Trade Show, Pages: 41-50
David Bland; Christopher Faust 03/2006
Which is the weakest link? Wind performance of mechanically attached systems
Document: Proceedings RCI 21st International Convention and Trade Show, Pages: 29-40
Bas Baskaran; Steven Kee Pink Ko 03/2006
A fabric roof for Denver's new airport terminal - Ten years later
Document: Proceedings RCI 21st International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 17-28
William Barden 03/2006
Condensation control mechanisms in exterior wall assemblies
Document: Proceedings RCI 21st International Convention & Trade Show, Pages: 3-16
Karim Allana 03/2006
Lessons learned from 2004 Florida hurricanes
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 26-30
Steven Moscowitz 01/2006
Choosing the appropriate air barrier membrane system
Document: RCI Interface, Pages: 6-10
William Foley 01/2006
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