Roof Design Considerations That Prevent Installation Failures and Change Orders
Design Details That Make or Break Roof Installations
Sponsored by Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. | Presented by Kyle Stavish
Live Webinar Airing on April 28, 2026 at 02:00 PM ET
The Sydney Opera house is one of the most iconic roof images in the world. An architectural treasure but a roofing nightmare. Roof designs can be fun! Roofing, not so much. “An Eye on the Details” addresses four common conditions that routinely provide installation issues during construction. This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.
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Kyle Stavish has been in the building products industry for over 15 years holding multiple roles from sales, training, sales development and management. Spending the last 9 years with MuleHide focusing on increasing brand positioning with design professionals |
Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. is a commercial low-slope roofing manufacturer that has been in business for over 40 years. MuleHide offers multiple product lines for commercial roofing applications, including EPDM, TPO, and PVC. Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. also offers full system NDL warranties through our nationwide network of qualified contractors, with over 900 distribution points across the United States.
Originally published in Building Enclosure
Originally published in March 2026
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Cover the importance of water flow on a roof and how it affects system sustainability, causing seemingly minor issues to manifest into serious performance limitations.
- Identify the importance of creating space between rooftop projections and investigate basic design guidelines.
- Explore requirements for flashing heights at various conditions often encountered on a roofing system.
- Cover basic roof edge design and the effects of under designing.
