Single-Ply Roof Systems: More than Meets the Eye
A roof is more than the surface that keeps water out of buildings; it’s the first line of defense from the elements, whether it’s rain, snow, wind, hail, heat, or sun. Roof systems are a complex part of the building enclosure with many components that serve as a means to control water, air, vapor, and heat transfer. This presentation will review how changes in energy codes and local ordinances have shifted the paradigms in what is considered best practice when it comes to specifying energyefficient and durable single-ply roof assemblies.
We will discuss the different types of roof membranes, coverboards, attachment, insulation, and vapor barriers used in single-ply roof systems. To provide context, we’ll review several project examples to demonstrate the best practices and tools available to designers who may be new to single-ply roof assemblies or cool roof requirements.
Learning Objectives:
Evaluate the effectiveness of major types of single-ply roof systems to meet the requirements for cool roof building codes and achieve improved energy efficiency.
Understand when to specify the different types of roof membranes, coverboards, attachment/adhesive, insulation, and vapor barriers used in single-ply roof systems.
Identify how the performance of single-ply roof systems can be enhanced when considering sustainability, energy efficiency, wind uplift, puncture resistance, and ease of repairs.
Apply examples of best practices and tools to assist in designing durable and costeffective roofing assemblies.
ERIN ANDES – Building Design Manager, Western Region
Erin Andes is a Building Design Manager for GAF, focusing on the Western US. As a member of the GAF Building and Roofing Science Team, she works with designers to review project designs to mitigate risk and achieve affordable, durable, watertight, and energy-efficient roof assemblies. In addition to helping design teams with roof assemblies and details, she regularly presents and publishes technical content related to building and roofing science at conferences and training events. Her background includes building enclosure consulting on new construction and enclosure rehabilitation of a range of project types such as multi-family, commercial, institutional, religious, cultural, and healthcare buildings. In addition, Erin has provided investigation and litigation support services on building enclosure and product failures giving her great perspective on what to avoid in new construction and repairs.
Erin is a Professional Engineer in multiple states and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from California Polytechnic University and a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
GAF’s Building & Roofing Science team is a group of professionals throughout the country with the goal of assisting the design community with roofing system selection, specification development, and ongoing education. We strive to help demystify the complexities of the building enclosure material selection to optimize performance and mitigate risk.
This is a free virtual event.
October 17th Noon to 1:00 pm
Pending- 1.0 AIA HSW
Register now and the zoom link will be sent to you.