Education Exchange - Continuing Education Center

Architectural Resilience: Single-Ply Roof & Metal Panel Wall Systems  

Eliminating critical failure areas within the building envelope

Sponsored by Kingspan Roofing + Waterproofing

This Lunch & Learn examines critical failure areas within the building envelope, with a focus on roof-to-wall transitions, penetrations, terminations, joints, and other vulnerable interfaces. Attendees will explore common failure modes, resilient detailing strategies, and the role of testing, codes, and specifications in reducing risk, improving occupant safety and indoor environmental quality, and supporting long-term building continuity under changing climate and environmental conditions.

Photo courtesy of Kingspan Roofing + Waterproofing

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  1. Compare performance attributes of single-ply membranes and metal wall panels.
  2. Identify failure modes and resilient design strategies. 
  3. Apply testing, codes, and specifications to resilient design. 
  4. Explain how resilient roof and wall system design enhances occupant safety, indoor environmental quality, and building continuity under changing climate and environmental conditions.