Materials & Systems > Thermal & Moisture Protection
This article has links to other online resources for Thermal & Moisture Protection as well as Passive Fire Protection Systems.
Covers insulation R values and R-values for other common building materials. U Factors are also discussed.
This article describes a number of common roof shapes and styles used on buildings around the world. We also provide graphics of each roof style.
There are a number steep sloped roofing systems on the market so architects have a variety of aesthetic options to choose from. This article covers the most common materials available.
Roof membranes covered include built-up asphalt, modified bitumen, and single-ply membranes like EPDM, PVC, TPO, and KEE.
Learn about spray applied fireproofing (SFRM), which provides passive fire protection for a building structure.
Intumescent products are used in architecture to protect elements and openings. This article covers intumescent paint, fireproofing, and firestopping.
This article covers through-penetration firestop and fire resistive joint systems, which are used in buildings as passive fire protection.
