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Mucha gente quiere saber cuál es la inclinación estándar del tejado de un edificio. No existe una única inclinación estándar. Muchos factores, como los materiales del tejado y el clima, determinan el rango ideal de pendientes en cada edificio.
Roofers and architects know all about roof pitch, but the way it’s expressed often seems confusing to some people. If you are a building owner and you need help understanding roof pitch and what these professionals are talking about, we have the simple lowdown for you.
Hay algo tan hermoso en los techos históricos. Verás, los techos de teja de arcilla, pizarra, metal y paja nos recuerdan tiempos pasados más sencillos.
The ASCE sets standards used in building. These standards promote safety in building. Among many things, they tell us how to calculate wind uplift pressures. Most building codes rely on their advice.
Los complejos turísticos, museos y otros negocios deben garantizar que sus techos de paja sean ignífugos. Si elige un techo de paja natural, se compromete a utilizar retardantes de llama químicos. Se compromete a realizar un tratamiento e inspección regulares de su techo. Cada tratamiento de un techo de paja natural requiere permisos. Además, cada tratamiento aumenta el costo real del techo.
A new report from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) suggests that a pesticide once used on natural thatched roofs might jeopardize salmon survival. The information is included in a biological opinion that NOAA’s fisheries experts wrote.
Homeowners interested in new roofing sometimes opt for cash-out refinancing. With cash-out refinancing, homeowners refinance their mortgage for more than they currently owe. Then, homeowners take the difference in cash. Also known as a cash-out refi, homeowners usually need at least 20 percent in equity to choose this option.
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) makes a durable, synthetic thatch roofing material. For example, our Viva Series synthetic palm thatch roofing product is made of HDPE. So, Viva roofing products withstand long-term UV exposure, fire and storms. Plus, it passes the ASTM D3161 100 mph wind tests with no netting installed for protection.
