January 2005 -- Residential Roofing

• The House Roof Story: A Traditional Stone-Roof Home in Croatia Receives a New Roof
      By Lenko Plestina (.pdf)

• Wood And Moisture: Understanding Wood Helps in Picking the Right Kind and Cut
      By Joseph L. (“Cris”) Crissinger, CSI, CCS, CCCA (.pdf)

• Waterproofing Under Green (Garden) Roofs Part 1 of 2
      By Justin Henshell, FAIA, CSI, FASTM (.pdf)

February 2005 -- Weather Issues

• Hot Weather Considerations For Asphalt Shingles
      By Raymond Corbin (.pdf)

• Withstanding Hurricane Ivan
      By S.P. Graveline (.pdf)

• Design And Construction Vs. Weather
      By Joseph L. (“Cris”) Crissinger, CCS, CCCA (.pdf)

• Waterproofing Under Green (Garden) Roofs: Part 2 Of 2
      By Justin Henshell, FAIA, CSI, FASTM (.pdf)

• Lessons Learned From The Florida Hurricanes
      By Lynne Christensen, Phil Dregger, Dave Roodvoets, Lee Shoemaker, Robb Smith,
      and Patty Wood-Shields (.pdf)

March 2005 -- Codes, Standards and Details

• Codes & Roof Snow Retention
      By Terry Anderson (.pdf)

• Manufacturer Standard Details: Reinforcing Accepted Standards As Common Knowledge
      By John J. Serke, AIA, RRC (.pdf)

• FM 1-28 Vs. ASCE 7: Which To Use
      By David Wells, RRC (.pdf)

• Moisture Control Requirements In Codes
      By Wagdy Anis, AIA (.pdf)

• Improved Weather Resistance Of Modified Bitumen Products Using Reflective Acrylic Elastomeric Roof Coatings
      By Joseph Rokowski (.pdf)

April 2005 -- Metal Roofing and Design

• The Art Of Detailing And Specifying
      By Karl A. Schaack, RRC, PE (.pdf)

• Standing Seam Metal Roofing: The Next Big Disaster In The Roofing Industry?
      By Richard L. Cook, Jr., RRC, RWC, RRO, CCS, CCCA, LEED AP (.pdf)

• Zinc Metal Design Gives Cornell Lab Of Ornithology Flowing Grace Of A Bird: Project Profile
      By Kevin Kennedy (.pdf)

• Solving Difficult Roof Problems: Part I
      By Ray Heisey, PE, RRC (.pdf)

• The Nuts And Bolts Of The “Retrofit” Metal Roofing Concept
      By Mark James (.pdf)

May 2005 -- Claddings and Finestration

• Finding A Better Measure Of Fenestration Performance: An Analysis Of The AAMA
      Condensation Resistance Factor
      By Sean M. O’Brien (.pdf)
• Essential Elements Of Durable Exterior Masonry Walls
      By Joshua J. Summers, SE, PE, and Kami Farahmandpour, PE, RRC, CCS, CCCA
       (.pdf)
• Roof-To-Wall Interface Detail For New Construction
      By Patrick J. Conway, AIA (.pdf)
• Solving Difficult Roof Problems: Part II
      By Ray Heisey, PE, RRC (.pdf)
• Planning Ahead For Stained Glass
      By Patty Zimmerman (.pdf)

June/July 2005 -- RCI Convention Summary Issue

• Metal Roofing From A(Luminum) To Z(Inc): Part IV - Induced Finishes For Metal
      By Rob Haddock (.pdf)

• RICOWI In Miami Beach; Hurricanes Spawn Investigations And Interest In Training
      By Phil Dregger, PE, RRC (.pdf)

August 2005 -- Mold and Moisture

• Mold + Asbestos = Recipe For Disaster
      By W. Lee Capell (.pdf)

• The Great Moisture Movement
      By Joseph L. “Cris” Crissinger, CSI, CCS, CCCA (.pdf)

• Tracking Down Moisture — How Infrared Investigation Can Save Money
      By Douglas C. Tait (.pdf)

• Builders’ New Weapons In Battle Against Mold
      By Charles Perry (.pdf)

• Atlanta Conference Heats Up Interest In “Cool Roofing”
      By Teresa O’Dea Hein (.pdf)

September 2005 -- Single-Ply Roofing

• Issues To Consider Regarding Self-Adhering TPO Single-Ply Membranes
      By Helene Hardy Pierce, Edward Nebesnak, William Woodring, and David Scott (.pdf)

• Is PVC Really The Bad Boy Of Sustainable Design?
      By Andreas Floros Phelps, PE, LEED™ AP (.pdf)

• EPDM - Solution To Airport Problems
      By Nick A. Lovato (.pdf)

• Are Ballasted Roof Systems Cool?
      By Dick Gillenwater, Tom Petrie, Bill Miller, and André Desjarlais (.pdf)

• RCI And Masterformat™ 2004
      By Francis M. De Simone, RRC, CCCA (.pdf)

October 2005 -- What You Really Ought to Know ... (About) Roof Consulting

• Roof Consultants Bridge The Gap
      By Richard Fricklas (.pdf)

• Credentials
      By Albert Duwyn, RRC, FRCI (.pdf)

• The Owner’s Perspective On The Role Of Roof Consultants
      By Joe Saldarelli, P. Eng. (.pdf)

• Consultants Add Value For Manufacturers
      By Helene Hardy Pierce, FRCI (.pdf)

• The Added Value Of Using A Roof Consultant: From A Roofing Contractor’s Perspective
      By Kevin Kennedy (.pdf)

• The Professional Roof Consultant: An Architect’s Perspective
      By Franklin B. Swanson, AIA (.pdf)

• The Benefits Of Roof Consulting Services In Architectural And Engineering Design
      By Thomas M. Gernetzke, RRC, CDT (.pdf)

• Designerless Roofs — Who Has Liability For Faulty Design
      By Paul E. Ridley (.pdf)

• Roofing/Waterproofing Details And The Architect’s Standard Of Care
      By Colin Murphy, RRC, FRCI and Lonnie Haughton (.pdf)

• The Wind Investigator: How To Approximate Wind Velocities At Roof Level
      By Phil Dregger, PE, RRC, FRCI (.pdf)

November 2005 -- Waterproofing

• Measuring Moisture Resistance To Wind-Driven Rain Using A Rilem Tube
      By Joseph L. (“Cris”)Crissinger, CCS, CCCA (.pdf)

• Roof Leakage Deception: Exterior Walls May Be The Culprit
      By Pam Jergenson, CCS, CCCA (.pdf)

• The Challenges Of Retrofit Plaza Deck Waterproofing
      By Gary W. Whittemore, CDT (.pdf)

• Water-Resistive Barriers: How Do They Compare?
      By Garth D. Hall, AIA, and Kurt R. Hoigard, PE (.pdf)

December 2005 -- Energy and Conservation

• Rooftops And Photovoltaics — The Perfect Match
      By Brian Whelan and Jon Slangerup (.pdf)

• A Decision-Making Approach To Green Roof System Design
      By Elizabeth J. Grant and James R. Jones, PhD (.pdf)

• Why Roof Consultants Should Worry About Windows
      By Marty Watts (.pdf)

• A Patch Of Green Grows In The Bronx: Project Profile
      By William Spencer (.pdf)

• The Environmental Benefits Of A Texas Garden Roof
      By Karl A. Schaack, PE, RRC (.pdf)

• Preserving Our Built Environment: Restoration Of Epdm Roofs Extends Service Lives
      By Tim Sullivan (.pdf)

• FPL’s Building Envelope Incentives Help Customers Stay Cool
      By Kathy Schmitt (.pdf)