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ES-1 and Wind Design

Icon of ES-1 FAQ's 2023 June 15 - Ver1.2
ES-1 FAQ's 2023 June 15 - Ver1.2
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Why ES-1 A Quick Reference Guide DRAFT 2023 June 15 - Ver1.1
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Icon of ES-1 Testing In The Industry DRAFT 2023 June 15 - Ver1.2
ES-1 Testing In The Industry DRAFT 2023 June 15 - Ver1.2
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Codes and FM Approvals

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Position Paper: Code Evaluations for Roofing Products
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Icon of Bulletin 1-15: Code Evaluations for Roofing Products
Bulletin 1-15: Code Evaluations for Roofing Products
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Moisture and Condensation

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Construction Generated Moisture And Its Effect On Roof Systems
pdf | 84 KiB
Icon of 2-13: Moisture Concerns in Roofing Systems Applied Over Lightweight Structural Concrete Roof Decks
2-13: Moisture Concerns in Roofing Systems Applied Over Lightweight Structural Concrete Roof Decks
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Icon of The Effect Of Roof Membrane Color On Moisture Accumulation In Low Slope Commerical Roof Systems Spri 2011(r2023)
The Effect Of Roof Membrane Color On Moisture Accumulation In Low Slope Commerical Roof Systems Spri 2011(r2023)
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Application Guidelines and Details

Icon of Use Of Cold Applied Adhesives in Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems
Use Of Cold Applied Adhesives in Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems
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Pro Guide Details - Thermoset 2010
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Pro Guide Details - Thermoplastic 2010
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Pro Guide Details - Modified Bitumen 2010
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Icon of Modified Bitumen Cold Weather Recommendations - July 2010
Modified Bitumen Cold Weather Recommendations - July 2010
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Icon of Guidelines for the Fabrication of Seams of Thermoplastic Roofing Membranes Using Hot Air Welding Procedures - Oct 2010
Guidelines for the Fabrication of Seams of Thermoplastic Roofing Membranes Using Hot Air Welding Procedures - Oct 2010
pdf | 63 KiB
Icon of Guidelines for the Fabrication of Field Splices Using a Tape Adhesive for Vulcanized EPDM Sheets Used in Roofing Applications
Guidelines for the Fabrication of Field Splices Using a Tape Adhesive for Vulcanized EPDM Sheets Used in Roofing Applications
pdf | 52 KiB
Icon of Application Guidelines for Thermoset Roofing Systems - April 2010
Application Guidelines for Thermoset Roofing Systems - April 2010
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Icon of Application Guidelines for Thermoplastic Roofing Systems - Oct 2010
Application Guidelines for Thermoplastic Roofing Systems - Oct 2010
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Icon of Application Guidelines for Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems - July 2010
Application Guidelines for Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems - July 2010
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Icon of Application Guidelines for Fasteners Used with Flexible Membrane Roofing Systems - July 2010
Application Guidelines for Fasteners Used with Flexible Membrane Roofing Systems - July 2010
pdf | 63 KiB
Icon of Guidelines for the Fabrication of Field Splices Using a Liquid Applied Adhesive for Vulcanized EPDM Sheets Used in Roofing Applications
Guidelines for the Fabrication of Field Splices Using a Liquid Applied Adhesive for Vulcanized EPDM Sheets Used in Roofing Applications
pdf | 92 KiB
Icon of Application Guidelines for Modified Bitumen Cold Weather Recommendations
Application Guidelines for Modified Bitumen Cold Weather Recommendations
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Icon of Application Guidelines for Self Adhered Thermoplastic and Thermoset Roofing Systems
Application Guidelines for Self Adhered Thermoplastic and Thermoset Roofing Systems
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Adhesives and Fasteners

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The Use of Waterborne Bonding Adhesives with Single Ply Roofing Membrane Systems
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Icon of Evaluation Of Metal Fasteners Corroded From Contact With Preservative Treated Wood
Evaluation Of Metal Fasteners Corroded From Contact With Preservative Treated Wood
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White Papers

Icon of White Paper: Lightning Protection Code Changes Updates
White Paper: Lightning Protection Code Changes Updates
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Rooftop Equipment Attachment White Paper
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Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

Icon of SPRI TPO-EPD 2023
SPRI TPO-EPD 2023
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Icon of SPRI EPDM-Reinforced EPD - 2022
SPRI EPDM-Reinforced EPD - 2022
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Icon of SPRI EPDM Non-Reinforced EPD 2022
SPRI EPDM Non-Reinforced EPD 2022
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Miscellaneous

Icon of PCR Single Ply Roofing Membrane - 2019
PCR Single Ply Roofing Membrane - 2019
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Enhancing Roof Substrate Material Performance
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Glossary of Terms
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Icon of Bulletin 1-13: Roof Assemblies and Services: A Summary of SPRI Membrane Manufacturer Member "PV Ready"
Bulletin 1-13: Roof Assemblies and Services: A Summary of SPRI Membrane Manufacturer Member "PV Ready"
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Icon of Bulletin 1-14: Recommendations-for-Rooftop-Supports
Bulletin 1-14: Recommendations-for-Rooftop-Supports
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Continuing Education

Vegetative / Green Roofs

Design and Low Slope Systems

Other Resources

Want to learn even more about the single-ply roofing industry? Every year SPRI offers a wind design seminar to specifiers and designers who are interested in learning more about proper roof design and code compliance. Visit the Upcoming SPRI Events Page for Wind Seminar dates.

Discover other helpful associations and organizations below for roofers, designers, builders, and waterproofing professionals.

 

 

Cool Roof Rating Council – An independent and non-biased organization that established a system for providing accurate radiative property data on roof surfaces.
EPDM Roofing Association – ERA is a trade association representing the manufacturers of EPDM single-ply roofing products and their suppliers.
National Roofing Contractors Association – An organization representing the roofing installer.
IIBEC– The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants
RedVector.com – Online education for professionals in engineering, architecture, interior design, construction, land surveying, building inspection and landscape architecture.
RICOWI – Established in 1990 as a non-profit organization to identify and address important technical issues related to the cause of wind damage.
RoofersCoffeeShop breaking new ground in digital marketing for the roofing industry. It is comprised of a community of roofing professionals who share ideas, tell stories, conduct research, sell items, find items and get help. Modeled after the days when roofers met up in coffee shops and diners to exchange advice, tell stories and talk business, RoofersCoffeeShop is a space for the roofing community to meet with fellow contractors and crews. RoofersCoffeeShop provides the roofing community with a sense of past comfort and a doorway into new technologies that are essential to a strong business in today’s world.
SPRA – The trade association representing the Single Ply industry in the UK.
Vinyl by Design Highlighting the history, manufacturing process and environmental performance of vinyl as a building material.