Issue at a Glance

August 2012

Vol 42, Issue 8 Everyday Heroes

Professional Roofing highlights charitable acts NRCA members have performed during the past year.

Featured Articles

Everyday Heroes
- August 2012
Professional Roofing highlights charitable acts NRCA members have performed during the past year.

by Chrystine Elle Hanus
What you can't see can hurt you
- August 2012
Moisture in concrete roof decks can result in premature roof system failure. More research is needed to determine the maximum amount of moisture roofing materials can safely tolerate.

by Stephen J. Condren, P.E. and Joseph P. Pinon, P.E. and Paul C. Scheiner, Ph.D.
Roofing on a curve
- August 2012
Ruff Roofers Inc. restores The Johns Hopkins University's Gilman Hall's three copper roof systems and receives an NRCA Gold Circle Awards honorable mention for its work.

by Chrystine Elle Hanus
The same but different
- August 2012
Low-VOC solvent-based and water-based adhesives should be considered apart from traditional solvent-based contact adhesives.

by Maciek Rupar
Another way to fasten
- August 2012
Adhesive fastening offers roofing contractors, designers and building owners an alternative to mechanical fastening.

by Stan Choiniere
Get stuck in traffic
- August 2012
Businesses should communicate with their customer bases using online marketing initiatives to maximize awareness, communication and outreach.

by Kelly Meeneghan