Cellular Glass in High Performance Roofs: Reducing Risk by Design
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the composition of cellular glass insulation and identify its intrinsic value in building applications.
- Investigate how to design and specify roof assemblies to reduce risk of energy loss, moisture ingress, and other modes of roof failure.
- Identify the value of cellular glass insulation in sustainable construction by examining life cycle costs, service life, and recyclability.
- Select roof assemblies that meet fire and structural integrity requirements for the building application.
Credits:
Commercial roofs must be resilient, meaning they are designed to perform over the long run without compromising on the client’s commitment to sustainability. Cellular glass insulation delivers a portfolio of performance attributes — it’s impermeable, noncombustible, and resilient, not to mention its long-term thermal performance and compressive strength. This course will spotlight real-word roof assemblies that leverage cellular glass insulation to achieve performance without compromise.
Photo courtesy of Owens Corning®
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Tiffany Coppock, AIA, NCARB, CDT, LEED AP, ASTM, RCI, EDAC, is a commercial building systems specialist with Owens Corning. She provides leadership and technical guidance in building science, testing, and documentation to design professionals and the Owens Corning team. Formerly, Tiffany was a building science manager answering technical questions, reviewing drawings and specifications, and giving educational sessions on topics such as air barriers, waterproofing, vegetative roof assemblies, and insulation. She holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University, a Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado, and is a registered architect specializing in health care and historic preservation. |
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We are proud to be a global building and industrial materials leader. Our three integrated businesses are dedicated to the manufacture and advancement of a broad range of insulation, roofing and fiberglass composite materials. Leveraging the talents of 19,000 employees in 33 countries, Owens Corning provides innovative products, manufacturing technologies, and sustainable solutions that address energy efficiency, product safety, renewable energy, durable infrastructure, and labor productivity. These solutions provide a material difference to the company’s customers and make the world a better place. |
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