Roof Design Enhancements to Optimize Roof System Performance
Simple Measures Can Produce Meaningful Results
Sponsored by ICP Building Solutions Group and SOPREMA, Inc. | Presented by Mark Graham
Live Webinar Airing on May 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM ET
In this webinar, Mark S. Graham, NRCA's vice president, technical services, will review cost effective measures than can enhance and optimize roof system performance. Topics to be addressed include roof decks, air- and vapor retarders, insulation, roof coverings and roof maintenance.
Photo courtesy of Elevaye Commercial Roof Systems
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Mark S. Graham is the Vice President of Technical Services for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) in Rosemont, Illinois. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Graham joined the NRCA in 1993. His responsibilities include developing and implementing the association's technical positions, responding to inquiries for technical assistance, serving as the association's liaison with outside organizations, and developing and maintaining the association's technical publications, including The NRCA Roofing Manual. He is an active member of ASTM International serving on Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation, Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing, Committee E05 on Fire Standards and Committee E06 on Building Performance. He is also an active member of the International Code Council, serving on ICC's Existing Building Committee and Code Interpretations Committee; and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), serving on NFPA's Committee on Structures, Construction and Materials. |
Originally published in Building Enclosure
Originally published in April 2026
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Recognize shortcomings in roof system designs that can impact performance.
- Identify roof system enhancements that can optimize performance.
- Prioritize enhancements to optimize value and costs.
- Employ techniques in construction documents to optimize performance.
