A roof\u2019s design affects the energy efficiency of a building. The design can affect the temperature inside the building which means the building will consume more power to either heat or cool the building down. The roof can also be used to support solar panels or vegetation which means the design must be carefully considered to ensure they can support the extra weight. Different green design considerations require different designs which falls in the architect\u2019s purview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the biggest reasons why commercial roofing fails is because the architect did not alter their specifications to cater to that particular project. They tend to reuse specifications and drawings without realizing it and in most cases, these designs are not up to code. In some cases, architects use the same specifications for decades, in which time the industry has moved on and their specifications are no longer best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although a lot of people do not realize it, architects play a huge role in not only the way a roof looks, but also how well it functions, holds up under extreme weather conditions, and how long it lasts. Because architects are so integral to the final roofing design, they should be up to date on the latest practices and pay greater attention when working with contractors to ensure the best results.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you think about commercial roofing, an architect is usually not the first person you think about. Although contractors are usually the ones responsible for the final installation of a roof, architects play a huge role too. As the chief building designers, they are responsible for the design and appearance of every part of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":47937,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7311],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n