UFC 3-110-03 Roofing, with Change 5 - Whole Building Design Guide 0 27. Is there one and if there is would he be required to raise the existing curbs to that requirement? endstream endobj startxref Roof Curbs Watch Video NCA is a brand of Metal Industries Inc., offering a complete line of louvers and dampers. The mall re-roofed about 2 years ago and as is typical they installed about 4 inches of insulation which lowered the curbs height from 12 to about 8 inches. 110 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<3485B043B22EA00182FB71DAA6BC3F73><17D9DC07C64C874EB518F3C8C15DB0B3>]/Index[92 104]/Info 91 0 R/Length 94/Prev 549717/Root 93 0 R/Size 196/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream sizes in one roof opening. However, some may not realize that codes mandate minimum thermal insulation requirements for the energy efficiency of most buildings. RESEARCH+TECH - nrca.net NRCA's new steep-slope manual provides NRCA's current best-practice guidelines for design and application of steep-slope roof systems, including asphalt shingle, clay and concrete tile, metal shingle, slate, and wood shake and wood shingle roof systems. Chapter 4Primary Roof Covering(s), Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems section. NRCA suggests the back-torching methodsometimes referred to as the torch-and-flop methodof application. Technical - National Roofing Contractors Association - NRCA NRCA's premier technical publication gives you the most current and useful technical information in the roofing industry. But the roofing industry needs to take a better stand in the design process by recommending the use of a curb system as outlined above in an effort to make known that its belief and trust in the use of such a system is paramount in the team effort to build better roofs. Construction Details, volume 4 of the Roof-ing & Waterproofing Manual (NRCA 2006, vol. NRCA roofing manuals keep you up to date on roofing industry standards and building code requirements and provide you with installation and other guidance. Perhaps the misconception is due to other names given to these brackets, sometimes called Hurricane, or Wind Brackets. %%EOF ; Cricket Width (Points C to D) Generally the shorter of the 2 cross-sections. For your convenience, the files can be downloaded and used with AutoCAD software (version 2007 or later) to The primary function of the curb is to keep weather out while supporting/flashing the equipment on it. Learn how to download electronic publications (free for NRCA members). What does the client get with a system? Please click here to purchase the newest version. are not recommended for use. Led by NRCA's Technical Operations Committee, our Technical Services team develops activities and research programs to support NRCA members and the roofing industry. NCA also has an impressive line of louvers including AMCA listed, acoustical, operable and hurricane tested louvers. NRCAs official monthly publication offers timely, credible and objective information to keep you up to speed with the latest news, events and industry research. NRCAs course calendar is your go-to registration hub. There are different types of standards for building construction, and it is important to be familiar with all of them. 4) and the Architectural Sheet Metal Manual (SMACNA 2012) for flashing details. Get your new and inexperienced employees on the roof and productive faster with these worker training packages. All Rights Reserved BNP Media. NRCA's course calendar is your go-to registration hub.