Technical | Technical Communications staff
James Kirby, AIA, associate executive director
(847) 299-9070, Ext. 7570
jkirby@nrca.net
James R. Kirby, AIA, associate executive director, joined NRCA's staff in 1996. He holds a bachelor's of science degree in architectural studies and a master's degree of architecture (structures option) degree from University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. He is a licensed architect in Illinois. Prior to joining NRCA, he was employed by a nationally recognized architectural and engineering consulting firm.
For NRCA, he is primarily responsible for ensuring continuity of NRCA's technical policy within NRCA documents, publications, audiovisuals and online initiatives and generating technical information for the industry. He assists with communicating NRCA's technical policy throughout the roofing industry. He provides technical review and editorial support to
Professional Roofing magazine and is responsible for writing a portion of the monthly Technical Elements columns and feature articles. He also provides technical review and support to NRCA's Education and Risk Management and Government Relations departments. Additionally, he is responsible for continued affiliate and industry relationships and is a contributing author to industry publications. He also is the staff liaison to several NRCA technical committees. Jim is a professional member of ASTM International, American Institute of Architects, International Code Council and National Fire Protection Agency. Jim resides in Evanston, Ill.
To read technical articles and papers written by Kirby,
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The following is a list of technical articles and papers written by Kirby:
2008
The NRCA Green Roof Systems Manual A green roofing resource
SPF reroofing details
EnergyWise parameters
2007
Roof area dividers
Warming up to cold adhesives
Structural metal panels and gutters
Why 1-inch overlap works
A proper introduction
2006
Waterproofing membranes
Vented base sheet
Structural metal panel valleys
Shake valleys
Getting stickier
Green roofs: Understanding the waterproofing aspects
Edge metal joinery
The updated SPF manual
2005
Hurricane Katrina: observations from the field
Sheet metal enclosures
2004
Oil canning issues
Recoating an SPF roof system
2003
What is code compliant?
NRCA analyzes and tests metal
2002
Testing and approval of contractor-fabricated metal panel roof systems
The SPF industry and ASTM
Shedding some light on skylights
Snow guards for metal roof systems
Indicators of SPF performance
2001
More on metal
Maintaining the Manual
2000
Standing up to water
Slopes and crickets for metal roof systems
Wind resistance classifications
1999
Fire Resistance Classifications
Testing the Metal
How to Minimize Oil Canning Effects
Who Is in Compliance?
A Guide for Building Owner
A Guide for Building Owners
Determining when insulation is wet
1998
Common Metal Incompatibilities
1997
Manual Highlights Metal Roofing
Pros and Cons of Nondestructive Moisture Surveys
Flashing in Three Tab Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems
How Should a Skylight be Flashed in a Three Tab Asphalt Shingle
Avoiding ponding water by achieving positive drainage - Q & A
Cant Strips for Bituminous Roofing
Resaturants vs. coatings: How to decide
1996
Cleaning Preventing Algae Growth on Asphalt shingles
1995
Roof Maintenance Should be a Priority for Building Owners
