Low-Slope Roofing Systems

Lodging

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

525 West Johnson Street
Madison, WI 53703

Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

One West Dayton Street
Madison, WI 53703

Room: rates start at $160

Accommodations include: Complimentary WiFi, Local/Airport Shuttle, Pool, and Fitness Center.

Fluno Center

601 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706

Accommodations include: Your stay includes hot breakfast buffet, fitness center, business center, convenient on-site parking. Guest rooms are complete with Keurig coffee maker, refrigerator, complimentary high-speed Internet, and 40-inch, flat screen, high-def TVs.

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Instructors and Program Director

Instructors
Matt Dupuis
President - Structural Research Inc.
Matt Dupuis is a licensed Professional Engineer with more than 15 years of experience. His area of specialization lies within moisture movement, temperature modeling, solar reflectivity, research and failure analysis. He has worked in the United States and internationally. His experience includes waterproofing and steep roof assemblies, as well as developing and teaching BIM courses at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Civil Engineering Department. He has contributed to numerous publications and articles, in addition to presenting topics on roof temperatures and hygrothermal modeling at various roofing symposia, as well as the International Roofing Expo, MRCA, SPRI, and RCI.
Helene Pierce
Helene pierce has spent over 40 years in the roofing industry and has been very active in many of the industry’s organizations. She received the ASTM Award of Merit and title of Fellow from ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing, Waterproofing and Bituminous Materials, the James Q. McCawley award from the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association, and the title of Fellow of the Institute from the Roof Consultants Institute. In 2019, Helene received the J.A. Piper award from the National Roofing Contractors Association, the industry’s highest recognition for service to the NRCA and the industry. She served on the Board of Directors for ASTM from 1999-2002 and then on ASTM’s Executive Board as Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee in 2003.
Among the many groups in which she has been active are the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA); ASTM International; the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI); the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA); the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA); the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC); IIBEC Foundation Board of Directors; Single Ply Roofing Institute; Roofing Industry Educational Institute (RIEI); and the Cool Roofs Rating Council (CRRC). Helene has also authored and presented numerous papers for the roofing industry and is a frequent contributor to industry publications.
Mark Graham
Vice President, Tech Services - National Roofing Contractors Association
Mark Graham is an experienced project engineer with expertise in the investigation, design, and repair of roof and waterproofing systems. With National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), he is responsible for developing and maintaining his association’s technical documents including the NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual. Graham is also a contributing editor to Professional Roofing Magazine, as well as an active member of ASTM’s Roofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Fire Standards, and Performance of Buildings Committees. Other memberships include ASHRAE, International Code Council and NFPA.
Program Director
Mark Malkin

Total Credits:

CEU 1.5,

PDH 15,

LU/HSW 15,

Course Administration

Fee Information

Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.

Discounts

Companion Course Discount: Take $100 off for each course when you enroll in both D755 Low-Slope Roofing Systems and D755 Metal Roofing Systems.

Payment Options

If you are planning to attend an Interdisciplinary Professional Programs course, payment is required at the time of registration. Below are the payment options:

Pay by Credit Card

Enroll online and pay by credit card.

Search for the course on the website and then click on the Enroll Now button from the course webpage.
Enter all necessary course attendee information and payment information on the course enrollment page.
You will receive an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Enroll over the phone and pay by credit card.

Call CERC Registrations at 608-262-2451.
Provide the registrations representative with:
- the course name, dates, and/or course number.
- the necessary course attendee information and payment information.
You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment payment.

Pay by Check

Mail in a completed registration form and check payable to UW Madison.

Fill out a registration form (found either in the back of the course brochure you received in the mail or here).
Prepare a check, made payable to UW Madison.
Mail the registration form and check to: CERC Registrations 21 N Park St, Ste 7101 Madison, WI 53715
You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Pay by Purchase Order

Request Purchase Order information from registration@cerc.wisc.edu
- If a fee quote is needed, contact custserv@interpro.wisc.edu first
You will receive an invoice from UW–Madison Business Services for payment, usually within 3–5 business days

Military

If using SF-182 form, please call our registration number at 608-262-2451 or email registration@cerc.wisc.edu for details and instructions.

Event Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events. If we cancel a course, participants will be notified via email or phone and will be given the option for a full refund or to transfer their registration and any fees paid to another course. We are not responsible for non-refundable plane tickets, hotel reservations, and other travel related expenses. For enrollee Course Cancellation, refer to notes on course page.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.

"The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and bring their own unique experiences to the classroom. They are all friendly and approachable. They do a good job organizing the lectures and try to keep people engaged, while also giving breaks when needed... New people in the industry should all take this course. As someone who started at a roofing company three months ago, this was very helpful to my development. Thank you for all the time and effort!"
–Davids, Service Roofing, Raleigh, NC

"All presenters had great info on roof systems. Highly recommend... Overall the course was sensational. All presenters were very knowledgeable and had great info presented."
—Heath, Post Roofing and Waterproofing, Dallas, Texas
"My knowledge gained in this course will allow me to better diagnose and repair many issues I may not have been able to figure out otherwise."
—Richard, USAF, Hurlbert Field, Florida

Course Details: RA00289-E191

Course Outline

Day One

Welcome and Student Introductions

Building Owner Responsibilities - Warranties, Maintenance, and Repair

Roof warranties
- Types
- Exclusions
- Owner responsibilities
- Cautions and take-aways
Roofting system maintenance and repair

Roof Decks and Wind Design

Roof deck types and design
Steel roof deck profiles
Concrete roof decks
Wood roof decks (e.g., plywood, OSB, wood plank, wood boards)
Wind load calculations
ASCE 7 wind load design
FM Global and FM Approval wind design methods

Roof Insulation

Purpose of insulation
Above-deck insulation vs. below-deck insulation
Insulation types:
- R-values
- Properties
- Limitations
Insulation attachment
Insulation coverboards
Energy Code requirements
- IECC 2024 for insulation above-deck configurations

Asphaltic Roofing Systems

History
Evolution of available systems
- The Build-Up Roof (BUR)
- Modified Bitumen roofs
- Detail considerations
Feature / Benefits (why)
Challenges
Uses with other system types

Liquid-applied Membrane Systems

What is a liquid membrane?
Membrane chemistry
General installation
Construction details and liquid flashings
Surfacings
Repair and maintenance

Day Two

Single Ply Roof Systems

History
Membranes
- Types
- Features / benefits
- Standards
- Cautions
- Seaming
Attachment
- Mechanically attached
- Adhered
- Ballasted
- Induction welded
Surfacing and overburden
System performance
- Performance parameters
- Key considerations
Repair and maintenance
- Inspections
- Routine maintenance
- Repairs
Detail considerations
Innovations in single ply options

Codes and Standards

History of code and standards
Standard organizations (e.g., ASTM, FM, UL)
Fire testing and classification ratings
International Code Council (ICC)
International Building Code, 2021 Edition:
- Wind
- Fire
- Prescriptive requirements
- Reroofing
Other codes applicable to roofing

Moisture Mechanics and Air and Vapor Control

Introduction
Moisture mechanics of materials
Vapor retarder design
Air retarder design
Avoiding moisture problems
Moisture surveys

Course Schedule

Location and Lodging

Course Location

Fluno Center

601 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706

Lodging

Fluno Center

601 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706

Room: rates start at $159

Reserve by: October 31, 2020

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