A new trend in the Unites States is using rooftops for more space at bars and restaurants. In parts of Washington DC, roof decks are becoming a real option for outdoor seating, for eating, and drinking. Also being able to seat and serve patrons who smoke. The extra roof space brings in new customers who […]
New building standards and changes in the roofing industry such as green roofs and new technology have insurance claims professional educating themselves to keep up. Generally commercial roof losses are more expensive and more complex than residential; a lot of different styles and techniques are being used today. From the new white roofs, vegetative roofs […]
A piece of muddy terracotta found on banks of the Thames River in England turned out to be a medieval roof finial. The animal shaped finial is believed to be up to 800 years old, some say it is an elephant, others say owl. The finial is expected to provide rare insight into the roofs […]
An Indiana school board agreed on a $1.35 million bid for a solar roofing project for a Southwest Allen County district middle school. The new roof is expected to help reduce the districts utility costs. because of the roofs energy savings benefits, the federal government could contribute $600,000 to the cost pending approval of Performance […]
The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), have announced that building’s roofs could potentially generate two fifths of Europe’s electricity by 2020. The statement comes after a study on the potential space which the roofs on European buildings have and if they were fitted with solar panels or photovoltaics, they could soon take the brunt of non-renewable forms of generating electricity.
Blythe, in the north-east of England, is a popular place to visit for holidaying and weekend breaks. With expansive beaches that are wonderfully tranquil, it is no wonder that many people have their own beach huts lining the sea-shore.
A thunderstorm with high winds damaged the roof of the University of Phoenix Stadium (home to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals and the Tostitos Fiesta bowl) in Glendale Arizona this past Thursday. The winds caused a piece of outer metal skin to flip up and puncture the white canvas like fabric that stretches across the retractable […]
Workers have begun repairs on the dome roof at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar falls. The stainless steel roof was seriously damaged about a year ago during a wind and hail storm. The project is expected to be completed by October said the contractors at Schwickert’s of Mankato, Minn. University officials decided to […]
The new, retractable roof on Wimbledon’s center Court was completed last year, but it was decided that the 2010 Innovation of the Year Award would go to the the famous tennis stadium.
The largest of its kind, a 2.5 acre green roof sits on top of the Morgan Mail processing facility in Manhattan. The year old green roof is expected to last 50 years, twice as long as the previous roof. Cutting energy consumption by 40% and saving more than $1 million. The green roof is also […]
