D+D January/February 2008
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In Focus
by Joe Maty, Editor, JAC The garden roof may be as green as it gets, but specification of this increasingly popular building feature must be tied to an integrated design approach, says sustainable building champion Frank Sherman.
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by Paul Allenstein, P.E., Kemper System Inc. Effective waterproofing provides the basis for successful green-roof and plaza installations. The properties and performance of the liquid-applied reinforced membrane are detailed as part of a larger discussion of these assemblies.
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by Jim Leonard, ERSystems Inc. Surface preparation, chemistry, and attention to application guidelines hold the key to success in the coating and recoating of various types of roof substrates.
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by Charles H. Holl, Dayton Superior Corp. Important preparation and test-method procedures are reviewed in the second part of this comprehensive look at industry guidelines and standards as they relate to repair and coating of concrete.
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by William Rosbottom, Sto Corp. Color is part of the world around us. So why should we feel a fear of flying with color in architecture and design?
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Editor's Word
by Joe G. Maty, Editor, JAC Like wow: A lesson on cool and green in L.A.
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News
Sika AG recently announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Sika Corp., has acquired the commercial and industrial polymer flooring business of The Valspar Corp.
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Getting It Right
by Jayson L. Helsel, P.E. With stucco, chemistry, attention to surface preparation hold key to formulating effective coating approaches.
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Product Pipeline
Kemper System Inc. issued a brochure offering information on the specification of Kemperol® waterproofing and roofing membranes. The comprehensive publication details how the company developed the energy efficient, environmentally friendly, fully reinforce
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Passing the Test
by Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC The outdoor deck has evolved in variety and complexity of materials. Choices of treatments, stains, and coatings reflect these developments.
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