Month: August 2026

Green roofs—roof systems designed with vegetation, growing media, drainage layers, and waterproofing—can provide environmental and building-performance benefits, but they also introduce additional considerations for insurance coverage and roofing warranties. For…

Amenity roofs are increasingly common on multifamily, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial buildings. A roof may contain a pool deck, outdoor lounge, fitness area, restaurant, landscaping, solar equipment, HVAC units, or…

Rooftop pools and spas create a unique challenge for building owners because the roof must perform two jobs at once: support significant structural loads and prevent water from reaching the…

Loose-laid pavers can provide an attractive, durable surface on certain low-slope commercial roofs, terraces, and rooftop amenity areas. However, in Florida, their use requires careful consideration of wind uplift, because…

Pedestal paver systems can significantly improve drainage on commercial roofs, rooftop terraces, plazas, balconies, and other low-slope roofing assemblies. Unlike pavers installed directly over a setting bed, pedestal-supported pavers are…

When designing or replacing a commercial roof in Florida, one of the most important factors engineers consider is design wind speed. Wind speed determines the amount of wind pressure a…

Florida’s coastal buildings face some of the strongest wind conditions in the United States. One important factor used in wind-load calculations is Exposure D, a terrain classification under the Florida…

When designing or replacing a commercial roof in Florida, one important factor is the wind exposure category. Exposure Categories B, C, and D describe the type of terrain surrounding a…

Rooftop amenity decks and paver systems turn otherwise unused roof areas into functional spaces for seating, walking, dining, recreation, equipment access, and other building uses. In Florida, however, these systems…

Laying out roof zone dimensions is an important step in designing, inspecting, repairing, or replacing a commercial roof. Roof zones help identify areas that experience different wind pressures and determine…