HISTORY
Ancient civilizations used this common material for roofing due to the availability and durability.
What is Clay?
This handheld tool replaced countless hammer swings by driving roofing fasteners using compressed air.
What is a pneumatic nail gun?
This piece of fall-protection equipment connects a roofing worker to a lifeline and is designed to distribute forces across the body.
What is a Harness?
Patented in the United States in 1903, this roofing product eventually became one of the most common choices for American homes.
What are Asphalt Shingles?
These rooftop devices turn sunlight directly into electricity and are increasingly integrated into modern roofing systems.
What are solar panels?
This protective cap installed at the top of a parapet wall helps keep water from entering the wall assembly?
What is coping?
Which arena in New York City featured a state of the art convex, radial suspension style roof, originally built in 1968?
What is Madison Square Garden?
What upcoming Turner Construction project (in Cleveland) is incorporating a first-of-its-kind truss-free translucent roofing system?
What is The Cleveland Browns Stadium?
Roofing crews perform this process around penetrations, curbs, walls, and other transitions to maintain continuity of the waterproofing system.
What is Flashing?