by Warren Barber | Feb 5, 2020 | SPRI News
If you’ve tuned into late night TV (and been around the block a few times), you’ll recognize my “Top 10” theme. In this case, there’s no particular order as we count the reasons you’d be remiss not to use coverboard to protect the expensive people and equipment under...
by Brad Van Dam | Dec 16, 2019 | SPRI News
Since 2003, ANSI SPRI ES1 has been in place to assist designers, manufacturers, owners, and contractors in the prevention of failure of perimeter edge metal assemblies in low slope roofing systems. Edge metal often serves as the primary method of membrane securement,...
by Dave Nordentoft | Sep 20, 2019 | SPRI News
Among the many key components to a successful thermoplastic single-ply roof installation, properly executed hot-air welding of field seams, head laps, and flashing detail remains crucial to the overall long-term performance of the system. Advancements in both welding...
by Scott Carpenter | Sep 16, 2019 | SPRI News
Induction Welded single ply roof systems continue to grow in popularity as the equipment to install these systems has become more accessible and contractors have realized cost savings associated with installing induction welded systems. A wide range of systems...
by SPRI | Jul 22, 2019 | SPRI News
SPRI is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Randell E. Ober as Technical Director. Ober will begin his service at SPRI in January 2020 with the retirement of current Technical Director Mike Ennis. Ober brings more than 35 years of commercial...
by SPRI | May 15, 2019 | SPRI News
Polyurethane Adhesives When it comes to adhering insulation to roof decks, two-component polyurethane adhesives hold the largest market share in the commercial roofing market according to industry studies. Many roof decks, such as concrete and gypsum, can make...