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    Regular roof inspections will enable schools to detect early signs of problems, like ponding water.

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    Rays on the roof

    March 1, 2021
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    Coe College has planted a green roof atop Gage Memorial Union.
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    Several facilities received HVAC upgrades as part of a $2 million effort to upgrade conditions in Detroit schools.
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    With above-average tropical sea surface temperatures (SST) in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, climatologists anticipate that El Niño will produce powerful storms along the coast of California.

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    Inspecting roofs twice a year—in the fall and in the spring—is considered a best practice for education institutions.

    Roofing Inspections

    Sept. 1, 2013
    Inspecting roofs twice a year—in the fall and in the spring—is considered a best practice for education institutions.
    Among other maintenance, schools should conduct roof inspections twice a year.

    Keeping up on Your Roofs

    July 1, 2013
    Regular inspections and prompt repairs will prolong the life of a building’s roof.
    The design of Fryeburg Academy’s Harvey Dow Gibson Athletic Center & Ada Cram Wadsworth Arena, Fryeburg, Maine, integrated the contextual feel of a historic campus in a contemporary way.

    Looking Up: Metal Roofing

    April 1, 2013
    Metal roofing can be a smart choice for education facilities.
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    A Plan in Place for School Roofing

    Nov. 1, 2012
    The best preparation for a natural disaster is a thorough knowledge of the condition of school roofs, and a plan for what to do when a storm strikes.
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    Strategies for Success: School Roofing

    July 1, 2012
    Preventive roof maintenance is essential to make sure school buildings don’t wear out prematurely.

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    Roof inspection tips

    July 1, 2009
    The Ohio Department of Health's School Environmental Health and Safety Inspection Manual spells out the guidelines school systems are to follow to keep their roofs safe and intact...

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    June 1, 2009
    Materials that reflect heat away from a building can help schools and universities consume less energy.
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    Action Items

    Feb. 1, 2009
    Ace the complex roofing test: think, research and act to solve the problem.
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    The Big Top

    July 1, 2008
    Tips for installing and maintaining school green roofs.