b'TECHNICAL & RESEARCHContinued from page 26Our newPolyiso plantis shipping nowbeing studied outside the WJE laboratory in Northbrook, Illinois.Half of these test frames will be exposed to natural weather patterns for 3 weeks, and the other half for 6 weeks. Researchers will be recording environmental data including rainfall, temperature, and wind.The effects on structural performance are being evaluated using standardized test protocols established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and ASTM. 2024 GAFCOMGNAD008-0624Weekly fastener withdrawal tests are being performed on exposed materials, and concentrated static load tests will be conducted following the exposure periods. These tests will help measure the ability of sheathing materials to hold fasteners and resist loadstwo critical factors in the long-term performance of any roofing system.The goal of the study is to provide contractors, specifiers, and manufacturers with a better understanding of how exposure during construction affects sheathing performanceand whether there are meaningful differences between OSBGreat news for GAF Midwest and plywood. As WJE draws on its experience in forensiccustomers! Were now shipping engineering, materials science, and construction technology,EnergyGuard Polyiso insulation this research is expected to offer clear insights with real-worldfrom our newest plant in Peru, implications for product selection and installation practices. Illinois, expanding availability and MRCA members and attendees are encouraged to attendservice to our valued customers in the presentation at the annual conference to hear the fullthe region.findings, explore the data, and ask questions directly to the research team. With the increasing focus on resilience andgaf.com/commercialperformance in commercial roofing, this study could have lasting influence on how we protect the structural integrity of our buildings from the ground upeven before the roof is ever installed.COMGNAD008-0724_Peru Opening Half-Page Print Ad - MRCA Magazine_RESIZE.indd 1 7/10/24 12:03PM'