Go with the Flow: Tapered Insulation Fundamentals
Learning Objectives:
- Assess the purpose of a tapered insulation system and how it works.
- Develop a basic comprehension of tapered polyisocyanurate insulation panels and how they affect roof performance: design options, crickets.
- Identify design intent and what key questions to answer when designing a tapered insulation design.
- Recognize how IECC codes affect tapered insulation systems.
Credits:
A majority of buildings in commercial roofing are designed to have minimal roof slopes or roofs that are even built flat. This introduces a myriad of service life issues if bulk water is not directed off of the roof. Tapered insulation systems add positive drainage to manage water flow, prevent water infiltration, as well as insulate buildings at the roof level.
Photo courtesy of GAF
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Veronika Chwieroth, is a Senior Sales Design Specialist for GAF. Representing the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, she provides expert regional insight for tapered insulation systems. Veronika is a supporting member of National Women in Roofing and holds a Product Design degree from Parsons School of Design. |
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Jennifer Keegan, AAIA, is the Director of Building & Roofing Science for GAF, focusing on overall roof system design and performance. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience as a building enclosure consultant specializing in building forensics, assessment, design and remediation of building enclosure systems. She provides technical leadership within the industry as the Chair of the ASTM D08.22 Roofing and Waterproofing Subcommittee, and the education chair for IIBEC; and as an advocate for women within the industry as an executive board member of National Women in Roofing and a board member of Women in Construction. |
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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. |
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