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Course Outline
Day One
Welcome and Student Introductions
Roof Decks and Wind Design Basics
- 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
Bituminous Membrane Roof Systems
- Evolution of bituminous roof systems
- Water-shedding/shingling effect
- Redundancy
- Roof slope limitations and backnailing
- Built-up roof (BUR) membrane systems:
- Components
- Application Methods
- Membrane configurations
- Surfacings
- Polymer-modified bitumen membrane roof systems:
- Bitumen modifier types and characteristics
- Components
- Application Methods
- Membrane configurations
- Surfacings
- Repair and maintenance
Single-ply Membrane Roof Systems
- Evolution of single-ply membrane roof systems
- General installation/attachment methods (e.g., adhered, attached, ballasted)
- Roof slope
- Membrane types (e.g., EPDM, TPO, PVC, KEE, other membranes)
- Chemistry
- Material properties/performance attributes
- Installation/attachment techniques (e.g., (lap seams, membrane flashings)
- Surfacings (e.g., aggregate ballast, pavers)
- Repair and maintenance
Liquid-applied Membrane Systems
- Evolution of liquid-applied membrane roof systems
- General installation methods
- Roof slope
- Membrane types (e.g., hot-rubberized asphalt, PMMA)
- Chemistry
- Material properties/performance attributes
- Installation/attachment techniques (e.g., (lap seams, membrane flashings)
- Liquid flashings
- Surfacings
- Repair and maintenance
Roof coatings
- Purpose of roof coatings
- Coating types (e.g., acrylic, silicone)
- Chemistry
- Material properties/performance attributes
- Application methods
Day Two:
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
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
Roof Details
- Detail types (e.g., gravel stop, fascia, coping, counterflashing, roof penetrations)
- Flashing materials (e.g., membranes, liquids, metal)
- Manufacturers’ standard details
- NRCA Construction Details
- SMACNA details (metal configurations)
- Use of sealants
Warranties and Maintenance and Repair
- Building owner responsibilities
- Types of warranties and guarantees
- Manufacturer-contractor applicator agreements
- Examples of warrantee provisions limiting coverage
- Building owner-responsible maintenance and repair
- Establishing a roof maintenance program
Open Discussion and Q & A with Speakers