Resilient and Adaptable Roof System Design
Resilient buildings are designed and built to not only withstand significant weather events, but to continue to function after. A significant component of a resilient building is unquestionably the roof system. Protecting a building from everyday weather events is a roofs priority, but policies are mandating and owners are starting to demand resilient roofs and buildings. The presentation will discuss how to design new roofs to be resilient and how to upgrade existing roofs to be resilient.
Sponsored by GAF | Siplast
Resilient buildings are designed and built to not only withstand significant weather events, but to continue to function after. A significant component of a resilient building is unquestionably the roof system. Protecting a building from everyday weather events is a roofs priority, but policies are mandating and owners are starting to demand resilient roofs and buildings. The presentation will discuss how to design new roofs to be resilient and how to upgrade existing roofs to be resilient.
The Building and Roofing Science team offers regional expert building enclosure collaboration through design, specification, and educational support for customers of GAF and Siplast, both Standard Industries companies. GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer with more homes and businesses in the U.S. protected by a GAF roof than any other product. Siplast, a leader in building enclosure systems, offers a portfolio of advanced, high-performance SBS-modified bitumen, PMMA liquid-applied, PVC KEE, lightweight insulating concrete, wall air & water barrier systems, and amenity/vegetated systems.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Identify the most effective substrate for a roof membrane for impact resistance. Become aware of the effective methods for daylighting and solar energy that are related to roof systems. Recognize the 5 enhancements to wind design for conservative and resilient design. Understand the code requirements for thermal resistance and roof reflectivity for a roof system.
