DESIGNING FOR PERFORMANCE – SINGLE-PLY ROOFING LESSONS LEARNED

DESIGNING FOR PERFORMANCE – SINGLE-PLY ROOFING LESSONS LEARNED

The one-hour session will cover the energy impact of roof color based on various geographic regions along with a review of the performance trade-offs and other considerations that go into a sustainable roofing system design.

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MOISTURE MIGRATION- CAUSES AND CURES

MOISTURE MIGRATION- CAUSES AND CURES

Advances in product technology and building codes/standards have created unforeseen consequences, with moisture migration from different sources entering into the roof assembly and affecting its long-term performance. How the moisture moved into the assembly, the results, and the overlooked details shall be reviewed, as well as how to mitigate or correct these concerns prior to installation.

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PERFORMANCE INFLUENCE - ROOFING ASSEMBLIES’ INTERFACE WITH DECKS

PERFORMANCE INFLUENCE - ROOFING ASSEMBLIES’ INTERFACE WITH DECKS

With all the outside forces affecting building construction, such as the International Code Council, economic changes, and green standards to name a few, it is no wonder some decking materials have conflicted in interfacing with the roofing assemblies.

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NEW CONCRETE ROOF DECKS

NEW CONCRETE ROOF DECKS

Roof installations over new concrete roof decks can be challenging because the concrete is still wet beyond its structural cure time. General contractors want roofing to begin as soon as possible once the roof deck has hit its structural cure, but they don’t realize that moisture can comprise the integrity of a roof system.

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DAYLIGHTING- BENEFITS, BASICS, AND NEW SOLUTIONS

DAYLIGHTING- BENEFITS, BASICS, AND NEW SOLUTIONS

This presentation will detail the benefits provided by daylighting, discuss where skylighting fits in a world of LEDs, describe the basics of how to evaluate daylighting potential in a building, review various types of units and glazings, and discuss accessory options available to meet standards such as VSH and fall protection.

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ALL ABOUT THE EDGE

ALL ABOUT THE EDGE

An introduction to the design, testing, and performance of edge metal systems for low-slope roofs. This presentation will go over the basics of edge metal, describe the importance of the perimeter edge in relation to the total roof system, explain the history behind metal roof edge standards such as ANSI/SPRI/ES-1, discuss detail updates to roof edge standards, and explain performance and test ratings/protocol.

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COLD STORAGE ROOF SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS

COLD STORAGE ROOF SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS

This presentation will bring knowledge of roof system design considerations when dealing with cold storage applications. The presenter will discuss various types of cold storage application techniques and provide insight on the importance of understanding internal climate zones and how they may impact design considerations for the roof system assembly.

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