Abstract: The effect of parapets on the wind loading of flat roofs has not been examined in detail in the past. This paper refers to the experimental data obtained in a recent study of the effects of wind on a variety of flat roofs ...

Abstract: Redistribution of snow loads on two adjacent buildings of different heights is addressed. The term slippery roofs is used but it is not defined. Measurements of friction between snow and commercial roofing materials are ...

Abstract: The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), as part of a consortium with members from vegetated roof industries and roofing associations, established a national wind resistance standard for modular vegetated roof ...

Abstract: The North American Vegetated Roof Assembly (VRA—a.k.a. green roofs) market is dominated by two different types: modular vegetated roof assemblies (MVRAs) and built-in-place vegetated roof assemblies (BVRAs). In MVRA, the ...