Building & Roofing Science

Such a powerful story. Not only is the GAF Roofing Academy changing how we recruit into our industry, but they’re changing lives along the way! #industryrecruitment #roofingacademy #changinglives

Are you curious exactly what goes into testing and development of our products? This week we were happy to give a tour of the R&D facilities in our NJ Headquarters to a local architectural firm. If you have an interest in touring any of our facilities throughout the country, please reach out to your local sales representative.

Did you miss us at #AIA24 due to learning lounge capacity? We have 3 of our top presentations coming up as LIVE WEBINARS! What If? Understanding Roofing 101 Through Case Study Review is NEXT WEEK on August 22 with Kristin Westover and Andrea Wagner Watts https://lnkd.in/eMaJaTYv BS (Building Science) for Architects: What They Don't Teach in School on Sept. 11 with Elizabeth Grant and Andrea Wagner Watts https://lnkd.in/eQY9kH6f Managing Resilience & Risk in the Building Enclosure on September 11 with Mike Lopez, R.A., AIA and Andrea Wagner Watts https://lnkd.in/ekDAQp3n

Join Andrea Wagner Watts and Kristin Westover on August 22 at 3 pm ET for a free webinar on Low-Slope Roofing 101. Have you ever wondered What If? when it comes to roofing design decisions? Attend this webinar to review four roofing case studies to gain a better understanding of best practices and alternate design possibilities in low-slope roof system design. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eMaJaTYv

Are you experiencing roof leaks? With Hurricane Debby wreaking havoc across the southeastern United States, many property owners are realizing that their current roof may not be enough to withstand the elements. Watch this webinar for tactics on how to Design Roofs to Withstand Nature's Worst: https://lnkd.in/g2Rhba96 Jennifer Keegan Kristin Westover Andrea Wagner Watts Elizabeth Grant Michael Popeck, RRC Mary Beth Reed, RRO Jason Conley Melody Jackson Erin Andes

Join Andrea Wagner Watts and Kristin Westover on August 22 at 3 pm ET for a free webinar on Low-Slope Roofing 101. Have you ever wondered What If? when it comes to roofing design decisions? Attend this webinar to review four roofing case studies to gain a better understanding of best practices and alternate design possibilities in low-slope roof system design. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eMaJaTYv

Got R-Value? Check out my post about thermal bridging.

Concerned about thermal bridging? Did you know that as building enclosures become more insulated and more air tight, the effects of thermal bridging have a bigger impact on heat energy loss. Thermal bridges can also become locations of condensation which cause other moisture related issues such as conditions for mold growth and corrosion of building components. Thermal bridges in roofing include, but are not limited to: parapets, mechanical fasteners, pipe penetrations, curbs, railings and structural components. Mechanical fasteners alone can contribute up to a 17 percent reduction or higher in effective R-values of roof assemblies. Strategies to reduce or eliminate thermal bridges include adhered roof assemblies, structural thermal breaks, and encapsulation of thermal bridges in insulation. Want to learn more? Contact the Building & Roofing Science team and we will help you “bridge the gap.” Jennifer Keegan Kristin Westover Elizabeth Grant Andrea Wagner Watts Michael Popeck, RRC Mary Beth Reed, RRO Jason Conley Melody Jackson Erin Andes

Uncontrolled air movement accounts for 10% to 40% of heat gain or loss in buildings. That's a BIG number especially for building owners trying to reduce unnecessary energy usage in their facilities. When it comes to air barriers, proper installation is more critical than the material used. Want to learn more? Contact the GAF Building & Roofing Science team and we can help make heads or tails of air barrier design in low-slope roofing! #GAF https://lnkd.in/gS3KAaVH

Have you specified coatings to restore a building's roof? For Circus Circus in Las Vegas, installation of GAF's High-tensile Acrylic Top coat and Kymax Coating in exuberant pink and white were the best choice to restore their roof. Learn more about why a coating was the best choice for the roof that consisted of 41,300 square-feet on the tent and 2,200 square-feet on the flat, which presented technical challenges due to its steep 12/12 pitch in a 90-degree angle at the top. https://lnkd.in/euRAUsvJ #buildingandroofingscience Jennifer Keegan Kristin Westover Elizabeth Grant Andrea Wagner Watts Michael Popeck, RRC Mary Beth Reed, RRO Jason Conley Melody Jackson Erin Andes