844-90-DRONE
Resources
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
- ASTM Standard C1060-11A (2011), “Standard Practice for Thermographic Inspection of Insulation Installations in Envelope Cavities of Frame Buildings”
- ASTM Standard C1153-10 (2010), “Standard Practice for Location of Wet Insulation in Roofing Systems Using Infrared Imaging”
- ASTM Standard E1186-03 (2009), “Standard Practices for Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Barrier Systems”
- ASTM Standard E1825-06 (2012), “Standard Guide for Evaluation of Exterior Building Wall Materials, Products and Systems”
- ASTM Standard E1862-97 (2010), “Standard Test Methods for Measuring and Compensating for Reflected Temperature Using Infrared Imaging Radiometers”
- ASTM Standard E1897-97 (2010), “Standard Test Methods for Measuring and Compensating for Transmittance of Attenuating Medium Using Infrared Imaging Radiometers”
- ASTM Standard E2018-08, “Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process”
- ASTM Standard E2128-12, “Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls
- ASTM Standard E2266-11, “Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Low-Rise Frame Building Wall Systems to Resist Water Intrusion”
- ASTM Standard E2270-14, “Standard Practice for Periodic Inspection of Building Facades for Unsafe Conditions”
- ASTM Standard E2505-07, “Standard Practice for Industrial Rope Access”
- ASTM Standard E2841-11, “Standard Guide for Conducting Inspections of Building Facades for Unsafe Conditions”
- ASTM Standard F3178, “Standard Practice for Operational Risk Assessment of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing)
- ASNT CP-189, “Standard for Qualification of NDT Personnel”
- ASNT TC-1A, “Guidelines for Qualification of NDT Personnel”
Infraspection Institute
- “Standard for Measuring and Compensating for Emittance Using Infrared Imaging” (Foundation for ASTM E1933)
- “Standard for Measuring and Compensating for Reflected Temperature Using Infrared Imaging Radiometers” (Foundation for ASTM E1862)
- “Standard for Measuring and Compensating for Transmittance of an Attenuating Medium Using Infrared Imaging Radiometers” (Foundation for ASTM E1897)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Handbook of Accepted Roofing Knowledge Manual – Publication of National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), 10255 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5607, 1996.
Manual for Inspection and Maintenance of Built-up and Modified Bitumen Roof Systems: A Guide for Building Owners – Joint publication of ARMA and NRCA. Revised 1988 [ARMA-Center Park, 4041 Powder Mill Rd, Ste 404, Calverton, MD 20705 – (301) 231-9050]
Manual of Roof Inspection, Maintenance and Emergency Repair for Existing Single Ply Roofing Systems – Jointly published by NRCA and SPRI. (SPRI – 200 Reservoir St, Suite 309A, Needham, MA 02194 – (781) 444-0242
Repair Methods for Reattaching EPDM Membrane & Flashing Experiencing Shrinkage – NRCA, 4840 W. 15th Street, #1000, Lawrence, KS 60049-3846 – (913) 843-4888
Accreditation Manual for Polyurethane Foam Contractors – Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI), Spray Polyurethane Foam Division, 1801 K St. NW, Ste 600K, Washington, DC 20006 – (800) 523-6154
Roof Repair Handbook – Koppers Industries, Inc., 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 – (412) 227-2537
Guidelines to Maintaining Good Roofs – Tremco, 3777 Green Road, Beachwood, OH 44122 – (216) 292-5000
BURSI Maintenance Manual – BURSI – c/o Johns Manville Corp., P.O. Box 5108, Denver, CO 80217 – (303) 978-2000
Roofing Coverings – 1-47 and Repair Procedures – 1-48, Factory Mutual System, 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02063 (617) 762-4300
Moisture Migration in Buildings – ASTM STP 779, ASTM, 100 Bar Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
Periodic Roof Inspection & Maintenance Program – Sarnafil Inc., P.O. Box 380, Canton, MA 02021 – (617) 828-5400
Guidelines For Roof Mounted Outdoor Air Conditioner Installations –NRCA, SMACNA, ARI Joint Publication
Manual for Maintenance, Repair & Reroofing/Insulation – GAF Mat’ls. Corp., 1361
NRCA Roofing & Waterproofing Manual – NRCA, O’Hare International Center, 10255 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont, IL 60018-5607 – (847) 299-9070
USA CERL Technical Report M-90-04 – CERL, P.O. Box 4005, Champaign, IL 618
Warranties, Materials, and Contractors
Different grades of materials can be used for roofing projects. The grade of material helps determine the expected life of the roof. Be sure you have the product you specify.
Check to see that the contractor is familiar with the product the contractor is installing and that the contractor is reputable. If you have a question about a contractor, you can check with the National Roofing Contractors Association for more information.
Some products have a warranty that covers the workmanship of the materials used. The contractor may specify a warranty for installation of the roofing system. Get this information before the job is started.
Other Resources
Computer Programs
Roofer for Windows
This software was developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is distributed by the Technical Assistance Center at the University of Illinois (217-333-2882). This database keeps an inventory of roofs that a manager is responsible for. A ROOFER GIS software package is also available. This package allows GPS information to be attached to notes so that a contractor can mark areas on large roofs that needs attention.
Advisor Software
Impact Software Systems
600 Cleveland St., Suite 760 Clearwater, FL 33755 Phone: (813) 466-9220
Payback Estimating System
Crossroads Technical Group, Inc.
http://www.paybackestimating.com
This software package contains a good database and is easy to use. The cost starts at $3,000. The package has a database of many commercial designs, making information easy to obtain.
Internet Sites
Advanced Roofing Technology
http://www.advanced-roofing.com/productsservices/commercial_directory.htm
Information on commercial product types.
Single-Ply Roofing Institute
http://www.spri.org
Information on single-ply roofing products.
Sweets Group
http://www.sweets.com
An index of metal roofing and metal roofing manufacturers.
Architectural Engineering Construction
http://www.aecinfo.com/bpl/div07/index.html
Information on shingles, roofing tiles, and metal roofing.
National Roofing Contractors Association
http://www.nrca.net
Information on roofing contractors, items of interest to consumers, and technical reference books on roofing.
Books, Manuals, and Periodicals
Roofing, Construction, and Estimating
by Daniel Atcheson
Craftsman Book Co.
6058 Corte del Cedro P.O. Box 6500 Carlsbad, CA 92018
Roofers Handbook
by W.E. Johnson
Craftsman Book Co.
6058 Corte del Cedro P.O. Box 6500 Carlsbad, CA 92018
National Roofing Contractors Association (http://www.nrca.net) has many technical roofing articles and references for sale.
Professional Roofing magazine
National Roofing Contractors Association
10255 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600 Rosemont, IL 60018-5607
The Roofing Industry Educational Institute
14 Inverness Drive East, Building H, Suite 110 Englewood, CO 80112
Buildings
Stamats Communications, Inc.
427 Sixth Ave. SE
P.O. Box 1888 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1888 Phone: (319) 364-6167
The Handbook of Accepted Roofing Knowledge (HARK)
The National Roofing Contractors Association
10255 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600 Rosemont, IL 60018
The Manual of Low-Slope Roofing Systems
by C.W. Friffin and Richard Fricklas
McGraw-Hill
11 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011
Roofing: Design Criteria, Options, Selection
by R.D. Herbert III
R.S. Means, Inc.
100 Construction Plaza, Kingston, MA 02364-0800
Architectural Sheet Metal Manual
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA)
4201 Lafayette Center Drive Chantilly, VA 20152-1209
Copper & Common Sense
Revere Copper Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 300
Rome, NY 13442-0300
http://www.reverecopper.com
Design and Application Manual for New Roof Construction
Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau
515 116th Ave. NE #275 Bellevue, WA 98004-5294
http://www.cedarbureau.org
Magazine Articles and Brochures
Topping Off
by Roy Berendsohn
Popular Mechanics Magazine October 1994.
Understanding the Roofing Systems
by Ted Michelsen
RIEI Information Letter (Roofing Industry Educational Institute), summer 1998.
Roofing
National Roofing Contractors Association
10255 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600 Rosemont, IL 60018