roofing system
1Membrane roofing — is a type of roofing system for buildings. It is used on flat or nearly flat roofs to prevent leaks and move water off the roof. Membrane roofs are most commonly made from synthetic rubber, thermoplastic (PVC or similar material), or modified… …
2National Roofing Contractors Association — The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), established in 1886, is one of the construction industry s oldest trade associations in the United States.[citation needed] NRCA offers extensive roofing industry information for roofing… …
3Metal Roofing Alliance — Abbreviation MRA Formation 1998 Headquarters Belfair, Washington Region served …
4Drain-waste-vent system — DWV redirects here. For other uses, see Deformed wing virus. Detail of soil stack, which is connected to the sewer and vented at the top. In modern plumbing, a drain waste vent (or DWV) is part of a system that removes sewage and greywater from a …
5Exterior Insulation Finishing System — Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) are a type of building product that provides exterior walls with an insulated finished surface, and waterproofing in an integrated composite material system. Terminology Although often called… …
6Cool roof — In the world of industrial and commercial buildings, a cool roof is a roofing system that can deliver high solar reflectance (the ability to reflect the visible, infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths of the sun, reducing heat transfer to the… …
7Flat roof — A flat roof is a type of covering of a building. In contrast to the sloped form of a roof, a flat roof is horizontal or nearly horizontal. Materials that cover flat roofs should allow the water to run off freely from a very slight… …
8Metal roof — A metal roof, often referred to as a tin roof, is a roofing system made from metal pieces or tiles. It is a component of the building envelope. Enough corrugated zinc/aluminium sheeting to cover an average sized house, transported by motor cycle …
9Infrared and thermal testing — is one of many Nondestructive testing techniques designated by the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) [Jackson, C.N. and C.N. Sherlock, 1998, Nondestructive Testing Handbook: Leak Testing, page 519, Library of Congress Cataloging… …
10Fresh & Easy — Infobox Company company name = fresh easy company company type = Grocery parent = Tesco foundation = 2007 Greater Los Angeles Area location = El Segundo, CA industry = Supermarket/Retail products = Bakery, dairy, deli, frozen foods, general… …
