Roofing Risks: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Protecting your property against the spread of fire
Sponsored by FiberTite Roofing Systems | Presented by Chris Meyer
Webinar On-Demand
In this course, building owners, designers and specification professionals will learn about exploring the emerging need in security against fire events. It's essential to understand the common causes of roof fires, especially when exploring system design and creating long-term roofing success.
Photo courtesy of FiberTite
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Chris Meyer, is the FiberTite Codes & Approvals Manager. In his role, he provides overall leadership for building code compliance, approvals, testing, and systems performance & development management for the FiberTite Business. He is responsible for guiding new product development initiatives and leading the qualification of products to support sustainable growth. Chris brings 9 years of experience in multiple facets of the roofing industry. |
FiberTite Roof Systems provides single-ply roof membranes trusted by the world’s most powerful brands to protect their buildings – and everything inside. Get confidence without compromise that your roof system will stand up to fire, chemicals, wind, foot traffic and more.
Originally published in Engineered Systems
Originally published in October 2022
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Discuss the what, where, and why of fire: macro-market needs (better fire design or testing standards), geographical implications, system requirements and what this all means to you.
- Explain the common roof fire test standards (ASTM E108/UL790, FM4450, UL 1256/NFPA276) and the approval process.
- Explore system design and roofing success: why history of performance is critical in decision-making and also explore the limitations of the test standards to real world fire performance and system design for superior security against fire events.
- Establish how to choose the right resilient roof system to meet standard requirements and building needs.
- Discuss what the cost of a commercial roof fire actually is.
