by SPRI | Sep 6, 2023 | SPRI News
FM Approvals, known for their testing services and certification programs, has collaborated with SPRI to publish the new ANSI standard ANSI/SPRI/FM MPO-1 2023. MPO-1 titled, ”Test Standard for Comparative Pull-Over Strengths of Membrane Fastening Systems and...
by SPRI | Jul 31, 2023 | SPRI News
Reinforcing its commitment to providing the most updated technical information in the commercial roofing industry, SPRI has expanded its website by adding an Environmental Product Declaration (EPDs) section and publishing updated EPDs for TPO and EPDM membranes from...
by SPRI | Jun 23, 2023 | SPRI News
SPRI, in cooperation with ANSI, has released its 2023 revision of the VF-1 standard, effective April 3, 2023. Titled “External Fire Design Standard for Vegetative Roofs,” the VF-1 was created to “provide a minimum design and installation reference for those...
by SPRI | Jun 5, 2023 | SPRI News
SPRI has hired a heavy hitter, Chadwick Collins of TK Sebastian LLC, as its technical director (TD). He is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the SPRI’s technical agenda including identifying, communicating, and assisting in developing action plans in...
by Brian G. Randall | Mar 6, 2023 | SPRI News
Hammers and Rollers and Drills, Oh My! – Protecting the Roof from Human Impact and Other Hazards While weather events tend to get the attention when it comes to roof damage, the daily impact of human traffic is much more worrisome. Today, more commercial buildings...
by SPRI | Feb 23, 2023 | SPRI News
The new governance model for harmonized construction code development in Canada is a multi-stakeholder initiative developed to ensure that the country’s building codes and standards are consistent, effective, and up-to-date with the latest technologies. It...
