• Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Dylann Roof, who is accused of killing nine people at a historic African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina, in July 2015. (10news.com)
  • CNN) -- "There's nothing wrong with me psychologically," convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof told jurors Wednesday as the sentencing phase of his federal trial began. (10news.com)
  • CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Dylann Roof, the white man charged in the massacre of nine black parishioners at a Charleston church, was slugged Thursday by a black inmate at the South Carolina jail where he is being held, law officials said. (abcactionnews.com)
  • A green roof is a vegetation-covered roof that can range in complexity from a shallow layer of soil and plants to a more elaborate rooftop garden with trees and shrubs. (daviddarling.info)
  • In addition, the law exempts projects with sod/vegetation roofs and those with rooftop photovoltaic and solar thermal equipment. (builderonline.com)
  • It's quite common, for example, to see a hipped roof with gable dormers. (hometips.com)
  • After replacing the damaged shingles or if the shingles are undamaged, inspect the chimney flashing, the flashing around vents or vent pipes, and any line of roof cement where two surfaces meet. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Place the first shingle on the roof so that the bottom of it is even with the edge at the bottom. (doityourself.com)
  • Trim the last shingle one the row to fit the roof angle as well. (doityourself.com)
  • The very last shingle that is placed on the hip roof should be affixed with asphalt roofing cement in addition to nailing. (doityourself.com)
  • Shingle roofs are usually easy to fix. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Any shingle that lifts right off the roof with no effort is rotten and should be replaced. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Cover nail heads with roof cement, then smooth down overlapping shingle edges. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Cover the back of each new ridge shingle with roof cement before setting it into place. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Secure each corner of the shingle with a roofing nail, and cover the nail heads with roof cement. (howstuffworks.com)
  • If your roof is composed of asphalt shingles, a professional should look in the gutters for pieces or grains of the shingles. (allstate.com)
  • Because of these drawbacks, an alternative type way of gathering solar power is gaining momentum among many homeowners and businesses: solar panel roof shingles. (brighthub.com)
  • Solar shingles have the added advantage of simplicity: they integrate directly into a roof rather than lying on top. (brighthub.com)
  • This means that the next time your shingles need replacing, you could make the switch to solar panel roof shingles. (brighthub.com)
  • The major difference between solar roof shingles and solar panels is in the installation process. (brighthub.com)
  • After installation, an electrician wires the shingles together beneath the roof and runs wire to the combiner box. (brighthub.com)
  • Though solar roof shingles are a new technology, there are already several manufacturers. (brighthub.com)
  • Solar shingles are designed to be as resilient as typical roof shingles. (brighthub.com)
  • Replacing hip roof shingles takes more effort and time than the same project on any other type of roof. (doityourself.com)
  • More shingles will need to be trimmed and sized, as laying them includes working around corners, and you'll spend additional time and effort matching them with the natural flow of the roof. (doityourself.com)
  • Try your hand at adding shingles on the side of the roof that is not visible to people passing by. (doityourself.com)
  • The starting shingles for each row will typically be halved at the ridge of the hip roof as you ascend. (doityourself.com)
  • Curled-back shingles can be reattached with asphalt roof cement or compound in tubes for use with a caulking gun. (howstuffworks.com)
  • If you find a large area of rotten shingles, you may need a whole new roof. (howstuffworks.com)
  • When shingles are blown off by a storm, remove any protruding nails left in roof. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Ridge shingles, the tent-shape shingles along the peak of a roof, can be replaced the same way. (howstuffworks.com)
  • However, you should also check your roof after any extreme weather event, like hail , snow or wind, and look for any interior leaks, says Zillow. (allstate.com)
  • We've seen many many roof leaks over the years which STILL leaked even after a second and third reroof. (doityourself.com)
  • Read the next section for helpful tips about repairing leaks on these types of roofs. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Traditional black asphalt-based roofing contributes to the heat-island effect, but cool roofs reflect the sun's rays back into the atmosphere and release absorbed heat. (builderonline.com)
  • The pitch is the angle at which the roof rises from its lowest to highest point. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other types of roofing, for example pantiles, are unstable on a steeply pitched roof but provide excellent weather protection at a relatively low angle. (wikipedia.org)
  • Roofs constructed of flat sections that are sloped are referred to as pitched roofs (generally if the angle exceeds 10 degrees). (wikipedia.org)
  • For safety reasons, a roof ladder must be long enough to stand at a convenient angle and extend above the edge of the roof. (ehow.com)
  • Stand the ladder against the roof at an angle that allows for balance when climbing. (ehow.com)
  • This is the angle of the roof from the horizontal. (ehow.com)
  • Most roofs utilize 16-inch spacings for strength and rigidity. (hometips.com)
  • For proper spans and spacings of patio roof beams and rafters, please see Patio Roof Maximum Beam & Rafter Spans . (hometips.com)
  • Stick framing combines roof rafters with ceiling joists. (hometips.com)
  • The current roof system is as follows: typical a frame, rafters, purlins, original cedar shakes nailed directly to purlins, standing seam metal roof applied directly over original cedar shakes. (oldhouseweb.com)
  • As far as I know, my 180 year old roof rafters are 4-6" thick. (oldhouseweb.com)
  • Rafters must support their own weight over open space without sagging or twisting and also support the weight of the roof covering. (hometips.com)
  • For a roof that must shed water, the rafters are sloped. (hometips.com)
  • To cut sloping rafters for a house-attached patio roof, lay a rafter board so it rests on its edge on both the ledger and the beam parallel to the ledger. (hometips.com)
  • When building a patio roof, it can be tricky to build the post-and-beam structures that support the rafters. (hometips.com)
  • The main factors which influence the shape of roofs are the climate and the materials available for roof structure and the outer covering. (wikipedia.org)
  • Current code in my area (NJ climate 4a) states roofs must be insulated to R-49. (oldhouseweb.com)
  • Gambrel and mansard roofs offer more head height for attic rooms. (hometips.com)
  • Living on the Roof / rotunnojustman" 08 Aug 2021. (archdaily.com)
  • Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine. (onetonline.org)
  • Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts. (onetonline.org)
  • Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed. (onetonline.org)
  • The hanger is a wood frame building with wood siding and a composition roof over wooden arch trusses. (fema.gov)
  • Because trusses are carefully engineered units that shouldn't be cut, they are not a good choice for roofs that may be modified at a later date. (hometips.com)
  • Results from NIOSH's scientific testing confirm that the Saturn light enables major improvements in trip hazard detection and reduced glare when compared to the existing roof bolter lighting. (cdc.gov)
  • As an example, during 2004 to 2013, roof bolter operators experienced 16 fatalities and 3,411 nonfatal lost-time injuries, accounting for 64.7% of injuries at underground coal mines [Sammarco et al. (cdc.gov)
  • Historically, lighting a roof bolter has been challenging given the machine's size, limited space for mounting lighting, low contrast levels, and excessive glare due to the workers' close proximity to the machine lighting. (cdc.gov)
  • NIOSH conducted a comparative study of glare and visual performance for the detection of trip hazards using the traditional roof bolter lighting and the Saturn LED area light. (cdc.gov)
  • A walk-thru roof bolter was used for the study. (cdc.gov)
  • The roof bolter light sources were compact fluorescent lamps shrouded by yellowish-orange polycarbonate globes intended to reduce glare and to protect the lamps. (cdc.gov)
  • The existing illumination provided by traditional lighting for a roof bolter (left). (cdc.gov)
  • Reflective roofs offer both environmental and financial advantages over traditional roofs and by requiring them, I hope to spur a new wave of more energy-efficient building practices amongst our city's construction projects. (builderonline.com)
  • Measure the distance from the ground or a landing to the edge of the roof. (ehow.com)
  • Continue adding more using the same procedure until you have a line along the bottom edge of the roof. (doityourself.com)
  • Our roofs are oft left neglected coz most of us don't have green thumbs to transform them into roof gardens. (yankodesign.com)
  • A green roof on a house in Norway. (daviddarling.info)
  • Research from around the world indicates that green roofs reduce annual run-off from roofs by at least 50%, and more usually by 60-70% - contributing to urban drainage and flood alleviation schemes. (daviddarling.info)
  • Green roofs (and other practices such as natural ventilation ) reduce the need for air conditioning in the summer and as a result reduce carbon dioxide emissions. (daviddarling.info)
  • Whereas new developments often lead to a loss of habitats, green roofs can contribute to biodiversity and address local biodiversity action plans. (daviddarling.info)
  • Green roofs contribute to a greener urban environment and quality of life for communities in high density developments. (daviddarling.info)
  • A roof life is at least doubled with the addition of a green roof, thereby reducing resource use in roof replacement and repair. (daviddarling.info)
  • A typical green roof may include the following layers: a waterproof membrane at the bottom, a layer of drainage materials, a root-repellant and filter layer, a lightweight soil-like growing medium, and finally the plants. (daviddarling.info)
  • Compared to standard roofs, green roofs have more mass, but thin systems of only 7.5 to 10 centimeters (3 to 4 inches) are sufficient. (daviddarling.info)
  • What's a Green Roof and How Does it Help the Environment? (asla.org)
  • A green roof replaces traditional roofing with a lightweight, living system of soil, compost, and plants. (asla.org)
  • A green roof reduces a building's heating and cooling costs, acting as a form of insulation. (asla.org)
  • This Green Roof is on the ASLA building in Washington, D.C. (asla.org)
  • Last week, Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter took a step toward his promise to make the City of Brotherly Love the greenest in America when he signed a law mandating energy-efficient reflective roofs or green roofs on all new commercial and residential buildings with no or low slopes. (builderonline.com)
  • Philadelphia joins such jurisdictions as Chicago , California , and New York in passing a cool roof law, and the city believes the legislation will greatly improve its overall green cred-as well as save money for residents and make Philadelphia a better place to live by reducing the heat island effect that many cities experience in the summer. (builderonline.com)
  • The accommodation on the 4th floor has terraces and a roof with a green hill and the 3rd floor has a planted balcony. (archdaily.com)
  • Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the complex features a gorgeous green roof, is oriented to make the most of available daylight, and is still just a 12 min train ride to downtown. (inhabitat.com)
  • Green spaces dominate the court yards and the roof, reducing the urban heat island effect and providing visual relief for the occupants. (inhabitat.com)
  • The windows are straight and white, and the roof is covered with green plate. (lu.se)
  • Examples include green roofs and city parks that reduce heat, city lagoons that can store water as well as vegetation and rain gardens to intercept storm water. (lu.se)
  • This roof has horizontal battens for tile or metal. (hometips.com)
  • The shape of roofs differs greatly from region to region. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some roofs follow organic shapes, either by architectural design or because a flexible material such as thatch has been used in the construction. (wikipedia.org)
  • Timber lends itself to a great variety of roof shapes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Drive through nearly any neighborhood and you can see that roofs have many different shapes. (hometips.com)
  • other roof shapes, particularly those with dormers or on houses with cathedral ceilings, attic rooms, or attic storage areas, are stick built. (hometips.com)
  • A typically-sized roof can provide about 60-80% of a home's energy needs, according to some experts. (brighthub.com)
  • Whilst the colourful tarpaulins are valiantly trying to keep the rain out we need to replace the roof as soon as possible. (justgiving.com)
  • Commissioners voted to advertise for labor only to fully remove and replace the roof over the attention center portion of the Juvenile Justice Center and to tear off and replace "fatigued" areas of the Park Building. (yahoo.com)
  • In most countries, a roof protects primarily against rain. (wikipedia.org)
  • At every place where two surfaces meet and around every chimney or vent, look for breaks in the flashing or caulking or for gaps in the lines of roof cement. (howstuffworks.com)
  • If there's loose or brittle roof cement left under it, scrape opening clean. (howstuffworks.com)
  • If the metal flashing around a chimney or dormer is not thoroughly caulked, fill the joints with roof cement in a caulking gun. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Along joints sealed with a line of roof cement, apply roof cement with a putty knife to areas that look worn or cracked. (howstuffworks.com)
  • If there are any exposed nail heads in the flashing, cover them with roof cement. (howstuffworks.com)
  • This roof framing diagram illustrates how a hip roof is built. (hometips.com)
  • Draft the diagram of your birdhouse roof viewed from the side as a triangle and write the desired length of the base. (ehow.com)
  • Roof rats will find your house and turn it into their home. (abc15.com)
  • Roof rats in southwest" (1955). (cdc.gov)
  • Stone lintels have been used to support roofs since prehistoric times, but cannot bridge large distances. (wikipedia.org)
  • Normally we'd say that you're out of luck, but it turns out Ferrari's FF has just the thing: a new glass-roof option. (motortrend.com)
  • Ferrari put the FF on the stand at this year's Paris Motor Show next to the F12berlinetta, 458 Italia, and a piece of the upcoming replacement for the Ferrari Enzo ( perhaps called the F70 ), showing off one more strange piece: a panoramic glass roof. (motortrend.com)
  • Installers usually need to bolt solar panels onto the roof, which requires drilling through the roof and can violate its warranty. (brighthub.com)
  • This means that they integrate completely with the roof, which creates a more aesthetically-pleasing look than do solar panels. (brighthub.com)
  • In regions where there is little rain, an almost flat roof with a slight run-off provides adequate protection against an occasional downpour. (wikipedia.org)
  • But the law will likely only affect new row houses and commercial buildings since not many single-family homes are built with flat or near-flat roofs. (builderonline.com)
  • Flat roofs and shake roofs have their own set of unique leak problems -- and unique ways of conquering these issues. (howstuffworks.com)
  • It's a good option for a lot of our aging flat roofs," he added. (yahoo.com)
  • The occupation code you requested, 47-5061.00 (Roof Bolters, Mining), is no longer in use. (onetonline.org)
  • In the future, please use 47-5043.00 (Roof Bolters, Mining) instead. (onetonline.org)
  • In this videotape, Dave, a miner helper, talks about witnessing a roof fall that convered the continuous mining machine. (cdc.gov)
  • By creating a space that feels like an outdoor room, a retractable-roof pergola can add a sense of privacy while dropping the temperature as much as 25 degrees during the summer. (aol.com)
  • Cool roofs improve the comfort level for inhabitants, but, she says, it "could also lower the temperature by 4 degrees to 5 degrees at street level. (builderonline.com)
  • In many parts of the world ceramic roof tiles have been the predominant roofing material for centuries, if not millennia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Roof faces the death penalty in upcoming trials in both federal and state courts. (abcactionnews.com)
  • Defense attorneys have said in both state and federal courts that Roof is willing to plead guilty and serve a life term in prison if prosecutors don't seek the death penalty. (abcactionnews.com)
  • Roof's attorneys in the federal case have asked a judge to declare the federal death penalty unconstitutional which they said would clear the way for Roof to plead guilty. (abcactionnews.com)
  • The supporting structure of a roof usually comprises beams that are long and of strong, fairly rigid material such as timber, and since the mid-19th century, cast iron or steel. (wikipedia.org)
  • Welded steel roof ladders are required on many commercial buildings. (ehow.com)
  • Here is an interesting concept of modularizing the roofs of buildings. (yankodesign.com)
  • The more elaborate roofs place greater structural loads on buildings and require more maintenance, so planning and implementing them is more complicated. (daviddarling.info)
  • The Richland County commissioners are advertising for $250,000 worth of roof work they say should keep two local buildings' roofs in good shape for years to come. (yahoo.com)
  • Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have developed the Saturn LED area light that significantly improves illumination for roof bolting machines in underground mines, thereby enhancing safety by reducing injuries to miners. (cdc.gov)
  • A person that specializes in roof construction is called a roofer. (wikipedia.org)
  • A roof (PL: roofs or rooves) is the top covering of a building, including all materials and constructions necessary to support it on the walls of the building or on uprights, providing protection against rain, snow, sunlight, extremes of temperature, and wind. (wikipedia.org)
  • The roof structure is generally supported upon walls, although some building styles, for example, geodesic and A-frame, blur the distinction between wall and roof. (wikipedia.org)
  • A completed birdhouse may look like a seamless single structure, but is really made of a set of precisely fitted pieces to eliminate any gaps in the roof and walls. (ehow.com)
  • Getting Spicy and Busting Walls with ROOF! (uidaho.edu)
  • Damage survey report (DSR) 12255 was prepared for $16,942 to fund the replacement of the entire roof, the completed repairs, and replacement of 12 window panes. (fema.gov)
  • Because the roof damage was limited to a small portion of the total roof area, the completed repairs were considered permanent. (fema.gov)
  • The subgrantee believed that the replacement of the entire roof should be eligible for funding because the repairs were made only to safeguard the building and its contents from greater losses and not to restore the building to pre-disaster function. (fema.gov)
  • The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared damage survey report (DSR) 12255 (Category E) for $16,942 to fund the replacement of the entire composition roof, the completed temporary repairs to several damaged roof sections and replacement of 12 window panes. (fema.gov)
  • These repairs addressed issues with the previous roof system , updating an almost 100-year-old building that now will only look better with age. (copper.org)
  • The characteristics of a roof are dependent upon the purpose of the building that it covers, the available roofing materials and the local traditions of construction and wider concepts of architectural design and practice, and may also be governed by local or national legislation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Roof shape is one of the key factors in setting the architectural style of a house. (hometips.com)
  • Pitched roofs, including gabled, hipped and skillion roofs, make up the greatest number of domestic roofs. (wikipedia.org)
  • The slideshow below shows some of the variety of materials and uses that can make retractable-roof pergolas so adaptably appealing. (aol.com)
  • Prosecutors have said Roof was trying to make his way to Nashville, Tennessee, after the shootings. (abcactionnews.com)
  • If your addition roof has any unusual tie-in with the existing structure roof, make sure you understand HOW someone is going to permanently correct the problem. (doityourself.com)
  • The construction of a roof is determined by its method of support and how the underneath space is bridged and whether or not the roof is pitched. (wikipedia.org)
  • There is no justification to support the replacement of the entire roof. (fema.gov)
  • The 22-year-old Roof was examined by jail medical personnel and then returned to his cell, Charleston County Sheriff's Maj. (abcactionnews.com)
  • While authorities earlier said Stafford would be charged with assault, Charleston County Sheriff Al Cannon told reporters that Roof and his attorneys don't want to press charges. (abcactionnews.com)
  • Roof has been housed at the Charleston County Detention Center since being brought back from North Carolina a day after the June 17, 2015, slayings of nine parishioners during a Bible study at Emanuel AME Church. (abcactionnews.com)
  • If you would like to install a cool roof through this program, please see our Building Participation Guide to determine your eligibility. (nyc.gov)
  • Please use the form below to contact us with any of your inquiries or to suggest or report a cool roof installation. (nyc.gov)
  • Katherine Gajewski, the city's director of sustainability, explains that the cool roof law is targeted at new construction because a permit is not required for retrofit roofing projects. (builderonline.com)
  • Finally, she says NASA will provide before and after thermal imaging to determine if the retrofit project indeed lowers temperatures as cool-roof advocates often claim. (builderonline.com)
  • Cool roof fitted. (who.int)
  • The elements in the design of a roof are: the material the construction the durability The material of a roof may range from banana leaves, wheaten straw or seagrass to laminated glass, copper (see: copper roofing), aluminium sheeting and pre-cast concrete. (wikipedia.org)
  • After decades of service, the existing original copper panel roof system had failed due to age. (copper.org)
  • In countries that use bamboo extensively, the flexibility of the material causes a distinctive curving line to the roof, characteristic of Oriental architecture. (wikipedia.org)
  • Roof framing can be simple or complex, depending on the roof. (hometips.com)
  • Complex roof, like the one shown below, are usually stick-framed. (hometips.com)
  • Although longer-lived than a standard roof, a vegetation-covered roof is more complex, and its components mitigate both urban heat and urban runoff. (daviddarling.info)
  • Pricing for the 2013 FF is not yet confirmed, but expect it to ring in around $300,000, with the optional roof commanding a "slight" premium. (motortrend.com)
  • Roof is charged with 33 federal offenses, including hate crime charges for allegedly targeting his victims on the basis of their race and religion. (10news.com)
  • The federal government has charged Roof with hate crimes and other offenses in the shootings. (abcactionnews.com)
  • Sections of the rolled composition roof were torn from the building and strewn about the surrounding area damaging adjacent windows. (fema.gov)
  • The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) concluded that damage to the roof consisted of the loss of roof composition sheets on approximately a 500 square-foot area. (fema.gov)
  • No. Damage to the roof is limited to approximately five percent of the total roof area. (fema.gov)
  • And my third question is, if I need to tear up the existing roof do I have to tear off the whole thing or only the area where I see the water damage. (doityourself.com)
  • I've already had the roof immediately above the area redone. (doityourself.com)
  • The Saturn LED area light (Figure 1) takes up only one-third the volume compared to existing lights used on roof bolters, and it has a useful life of about 30,000 hours in contrast to the existing lighting life of about 8,000 hours from traditional lighting. (cdc.gov)
  • It may also be a good idea to confirm the roof professional has the proper insurance coverage for himself. (allstate.com)
  • A family take shelter on the roof of their small house in Bangladesh. (lu.se)
  • On new construction, reflective roofs are comparable in price to traditional roofing materials, but average energy savings of 20%," the city says. (builderonline.com)
  • Discover other properties in Clarksville that offer a similar experience and ambiance to Red Roof Inn Clarksville. (hotelscombined.com)
  • Although modern construction elements such as drainpipes may remove the need for pitch, roofs are pitched for reasons of tradition and aesthetics. (wikipedia.org)
  • The city says a white roof reflects heat and keeps houses cooler. (builderonline.com)
  • The preliminary roof report is closed for Monday's Liberty White Liftoff regular season home opener against the Baltimore Ravens at Reliant Stadium. (houstontexans.com)
  • Typically, your roof should be inspected at least once a year, according to Zillow . (allstate.com)