Technical | Technical Services staff
Mark Graham, associate executive director
(847) 299-9070, Ext. 7511
mgraham@nrca.net
Mark S. Graham holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. In 1984, he began his career in the roofing industry when he joined F.J.A. Christiansen Roofing Co. Inc. in Milwaukee as an estimator and project manager. In 1986, he joined Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc., in Northbrook, Ill., as a project engineer specializing in the investigation, design and repair of roof and waterproofing systems.
Graham joined NRCA in 1993 and is responsible for the association's Technical Services Section. Responsibilities of this section include response to inquiries for technical information and assistance, serving as the association's technical liaison with outside organizations, and developing and maintaining the association's technical documents, including The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual. Graham is the staff liaison to NRCA's Technical Operations Committee and Manual Update Committee. He also is contributing editor for
Professional Roofing magazine.
Graham is a member of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and is active in ASTM Committees D-8—Roofing and Waterproofing, C-16—Thermal Insulation, E-5—Fire Standards, and E-6—Performance of Buildings. He also is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc., International Code Council and National Fire Protection Association.
The following is a list of technical articles and papers written by Graham:
2008
Using ANSI/SPRI ES-1
SPRI WD-1
Rooftop photovoltaic applications
ASTM International symposium
NRCA's new manual
2007
Performance criteria update
FM 1-29 updated again
Changes to Energy Star
Using underlayment as a temporary roof
Code compliance for green roof systems
Selecting shingles for wind resistance
NRCA's new green roof systems manual
Update on fire testing
Asphalt shingle selection
Additional considerations for steel roof decks
FM Update
Roof deck: key to roof system performance
Understanding wind resistant design
NRCA's wind-load calculator
The new manual
2006
Flash
Analyzing self-adhering underlayments
ARMA's new manual
Asphalt shingles tear strengths revisited
Concerns with field uplift testing
Specifying polyiso
FM 1-29 revisited
Edge metal flashings
Attaching plywood and OSB sheathing
Putting TPOs to the test
FM 1-29 updated
Winds of change
IBC 2006
Report on fire testing
BUR concerns
Testing LTTR
Updating the manual
2005
Cooling down Chicago
Do you overspecify?
Updating ASTM's polyiso standard
Considerations for green roofs
Update on building codes
Unvented conditioned attics
Cool Roofing Council
FM Roof Nav
Asphalt shingle standards and compliance
Enhancing wind resistances
Study on Roof System Reflectivity and Near Surface Air Temperatures in Chicago Illinois
Treated wood and roof assemblies
The importance of proper roof slope
NRCA's new waterproofing manual
PIMA's advice about storage and handling
2004
Concerns with perlite board insulation
Roofs reflectivity listings
Hurricane Charley: A preliminary report
Keeping current with ratings
What will happen to aggregate?
Shingles' new wind resistance methodology
Asphalt shingle developments
Designing for torch safety
Insulation thickness tolerances
Building code update
Roofing research revealed
Maintaining metal roof assemblies
2003
Updating NRCA's manual
Nail pull out testing in plywood and OSB
TPO membrane standard
When do shingles comply?
Understanding fire ratings
Fundamentals of Wind Design
EPS is a Closed-cell Foam / EDU Got it Backwards
IBC 2003 edition released
Cool Roof Rating Council
Comparing polyiso R-values
Letter to PIMA regarding LTTR data
RoofWise - version 2.0
Concerns regarding NFPA 5000
NFPA 5000 a new model building code
Consolidation of code corganizations
2002
Who's made the blowing agent conversion?
An end to a debate?
Updated steep slope standards
NRCA's performance standards initiative
The effects of moisture and heat on the tear strength of glass fiber-reinforced asphalt shingles
Are Laminates Tolerant?
What is BCEGS?
Reports on industry research
An EVT review
Polyiso update
Mold and the roofing industry
FM research approves NRCA details
Do TPOs comply?
Are fire ratings permanent
2001
IBC update
ASTM polyiso standard updated
Testing the differences
Differences among steel roof decks
Roof insulation: Necessary or not?
New ASTM roofing standards
Letter to NRCA members regarding ASTM C 1289
Retrofitting wood panel roof decks
Energy Star update
Are labels always accurate?
Material storage and handling
Polyisocyanurate Update
Revised thermal insulation requiremetns
Materials guide changes
Maintaining the Manual
Polyisocyanurate update
NRCA receives an approval listing
Draft guidelines for torching and hot mopping to Dens Deck
Principles of attic ventilation
2000
IWA research papers
Hail resistance guidelines
Discussion of building codes and standards applicable to roofing in the United States
Fiber cement product performance
Factory Mutual
Underwriters Laboratories
The background of NRCA's manual
New technical bulletins released
Minimizing SBS blistering
Reports of blistering are increasing
Asphalt shingle application tolerances
New building code offers unified standards
Continuing Concern about Polyiso
Preventing Ice Damming
1999
Maintenance is the Key to Performance
Revisions Made to Model Building Code
More Information About Research Papers
Synopses of Technical Papers
ASTM: Standards for the Roofing Industry
BOCA's Code Changes Affect the Industry
Issues Regarding Polyiso Insulation
EIFS: A Cause for Concern
Wind Resistance of Asphalt Shingles
Properties of Rigid Roof Insulation
Who Is in Compliance?
An Update on Direct-to-Deck Polystyrene Insulation - Technology Today
Symposium Offers Technical Information
Roofing Materials and Roof Sytems
Energy Star Roof Products Program
1998
Wind Resistance of Aggregate Surfacings
The Importance of Proper Slope
Wind Resistance of Contractor Fabricated Metal Panel Systems
Standards for Polymer-Modified Bitumen Sheet Products
Test Cuts Are not Quality Assurance
Concern with Fiberglass Shingles
Identifying the Differences
Determining a Roof System's Energy Efficiency and Cost
Guidelines Provide Bases for Quality Assurance
1997
Manual Provides Thermal Analysis Guidelines
Building Code Revisions Influence Roof System Design
Polymer Modified Bitumens Offer Broad Product Diversity
Manual Provides Waterproofing Guidelines
1996
Project Pinpoint Data Reveal Roof Systems' Strengths and Limitations
Guidelines for Ice Dam Protection
Buckling of Plywood Roof Decks
Short of Replacing the Deck can a Buckled Plywood Deck be Repaired?
Changes to BOCA's Code Impact Roofing
Codes Now Mandate Minimum Requirements for Thermal Insulation
Is it Appropriate to Perform a Field Wind Uplift Test as a Quality Control Measure?
Quality Control for Built Up Roofing
1995
Determining R-Values for Tapered Roof Insulation Systems
Opportunities for the Use of Superinsulations in Roof Applications
Considerations for Steel Deck Roof
What Type of Finish is Recommended for Replacement Steel Deck: Primed, Painted or Galvanized
Adequate Attic Ventilation Critical for Performance - Q & A
Considerations for Concrete Roof Decks
ASTM Provides Material Standard for Roofing Slate
1994
Cutting of asphalt shingles for closed cut valley
Stone Ballast Size Gradation is Expanded
Three Tab Asphalt Shingle - Closed Cut Method of Installing Valleys
Is there a maximum flashing height
Maximum Height Recommendation Composition Flashing- Q & A
RIC/TIMA 28-1 available
Wind Speed is Not Directly Reflected by FM Designation
Analytical Approach Needed when Comparing Mod Bit Products
Maximum Number of Recover Before Tear Off
R-Value Recommendation will Apply Until New Standard is Completed
Common Roof Edge Drainage Detail Not Included in Construction Details
Manufacturers Differ on Minimum Slope
Repair of detached wall base flashing
Use of a temporary roof membrane can save time and money
Use of temporary roof membrane can save time and money
