Joan Crowe, AIA
Joan Crowe, AIA, director of technical services
(847) 299-9070, Ext. 7576
jcrowe@nrca.net
Joan P. Crowe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Studies and a
Master of Architecture degree (Structures Option) from the University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign. She is a licensed architect in Illinois. In 1988, she began her
career in the architectural/engineering profession when she joined Wiss, Janney,
Elstner Associates Inc., a nationally recognized architectural and engineering consulting
firm in Northbrook, Ill.
Crowe joined the NRCA staff in 2000. Her responsibilities within the Technical Services
Section include responding to requests for information and technical assistance,
maintaining/developing technical documents and participating in various NRCA technical
committees. Crowe is a member of the American Institute of Architects.
To read technical articles and papers written by Crowe,
click here to visit NRCA's technical library database and search
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The following is a list of technical articles and papers written by Crowe:
2010
Taxing issues
Focusing on fasteners
2009
Updating the calculator
2008
Seeking assistance
Tile roofing: a sustainable presence
Cold weather questions
2007
The life cycle cost conundrum
Curb appeal
Manufacturers LEED the way
Through wall scupper
2006
Installing crickets
Mad about metal
Modified bitumen fascia caps
Single-ply securement options
Channel flashing
Water, water everywhere
Plumbing vent detail
2005
Equipment support stands
Clearing the air
SPF skylight detail
Low slope reroofing guidelines
Modified bitumen gutter detail
Underlayment considerations
Disoriented about orientation
Calculating temperature gradients
2004
Preventing moisture entry
Steep slope reroofing considerations
Accessory overview
Metal chimneys
2003
Thermal movement in metal roof systems
Valley options
Radiant barriers
Metal slope requirements
SPF-based roofing
2002
Metal roofing basics
2001
Flashings at intersections