A cant strip is a beveled or triangular-shaped roofing component installed where a low-slope roof meets a vertical surface, such as a parapet wall, exterior wall, equipment curb, or roof…
Yes. Hospital and emergency shelter roofs are generally designed to meet more demanding performance requirements than roofs on many ordinary commercial buildings. These facilities are classified as essential or critical…
- August 14, 2026
How do green roofs affect insurance coverage and warranties?
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…
- August 14, 2026
What maintenance access is required on an amenity roof?
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…
- August 14, 2026
How do rooftop pools and spas affect roof waterproofing?
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…
- August 14, 2026
What wind uplift concerns apply to loose-laid pavers in Florida?
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…
- August 14, 2026
How do pedestal paver systems affect drainage?
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…
- August 14, 2026
How does risk category affect the design wind speed for my roof?
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…
- August 14, 2026
Why do many Florida coastal buildings fall under Exposure D?
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…