Extending the Life of the Roofing Assembly
Sponsored by VaproShield | Presented by Scott D. Wood
Webinar On-Demand
This presentation provides detailed information on how breathable, vapor-open roofing underlayments mitigate water intrusion—extending the life of the roofing assembly. We will also examine how a breathable roofing underlayment can provide drying and ease installation.
Illustration courtesy of VaproShield
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Scott D. Wood is a Senior Building Scientist at VaproShield, and is responsible for product QA/QC on manufactured materials and investigation/testing of properties for new product development. He provides technical support for the company’s representatives, client inquiries and assists in development—updating product literature and creating VaproShield’s AIA presentations. |
VaproShield’s innovative wall and roof air barrier membranes mitigate moisture damage and control air infiltration leading to enhanced indoor air quality for occupants, increasing building longevity and improving long term energy performance.
Originally published in Industrial Safety & Hygiene News
Originally published in April 2021
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe the history of roofing underlayments and define the roof assembly barriers: heat, air and moisture.
- Discuss the difference between asphalt felt and synthetic underlayment.
- Show how the mechanisms of vapor-permeable roof underlayments extend the life of the roof assembly.
- Articulate why a breathable roofing underlayment provides superior drying capacity over conventional roofing underlayments, and understand key details when installing a roofing underlayment.
