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BY JAMES R. KIRBY, AIA *This article was originally published in the March/April 2016 issue of Home Builder magazine When the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) turned 100 in 2015, it gave the organization a unique opportunity to pause and appreciate advances in technology over the last century. By

Maintenance and repair are important functions for many things in our daily lives. Anyone who drives a car understands the importance of changing the oil, refilling your wiper fluid and checking the tire pressure to assure a safe, reliable means of transportation. Your roof is much like

In September 2015, the Water Environment Federation published the results from the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Puget Sound roof runoff study in Water Environment Research. The study tested 14 types of roofing materials for runoff water contaminants following rain events. The results from the runoff study

Award-winning Asphalt Roofing System Provides a Natural Aesthetic and Fire Resistance December 11, 2015 James R. Kirby AIA *This article was originally published in Roofing Contractor magazine The breathtaking views that can be seen throughout the Lake Tahoe region are populated by rolling mountains, hillsides covered with

Reflective Roof System Helps Government Building in Florida Respond to Changing Codes October 9, 2014 *This article was originally published in Roofing Contractor magazine Whether you’re a roofing contractor, a building owner or even a politician, you’ve probably got one thing on your mind: energy efficiency. As energy

JULY 20, 2015 BY JAMES R. KIRBY, AIA *This article was originally published in Roofing magazine Working with the unique variables of a region and its climate poses a significant challenge to roofing contractors. Installing a roof system that looks beautiful and can stand up to ice, snow and

BUR System Wins Top Roofing Honor for Conttactor in Denver, Colorado By James R. Kirby *This article was originally published in the July/August 2015 issue of Western Roofing magazine Denver, Colorado, can experience some of the most intense and unpredictable weather no matter what time of year

MAY 26, 2015 BY JAMES R. KIRBY, AIA *This article was originally posted in Roofing magazine. Asphalt-based roof systems have a long-standing track record of success in the roofing industry. In fact, asphalt-based roof systems have more than a century of use in the U.S. Building owners, roofing specifiers

Written by Sara Jonas and Tim Kersey, members of the Communications, Marketing and Education Committee for ARMA SBS Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems are popular choices for low-slope commercial, industrial and institutional buildings when an asphalt system is desired. In addition to providing beauty, affordability and reliability, these

Submitted by Alexandre Pecora, member of the Communications, Marketing and Education Committee for ARMA When the need for a new roof arises, homeowners have many options and styles from which to choose. Those unfamiliar with residential roof systems can be quickly overwhelmed with the numerous materials that