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Sustainability in Roofing

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About this session:


The goal of the sustainability movement is to allow us to meet our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. It focuses on creating and maintaining balance between environment, equity, and economy. In construction, protecting the natural environment by choosing non-toxic materials, reducing and reusing resources, and minimizing waste is of the utmost importance. In roofing, there are numerous design and construction factors to be considered, including choosing the correct system for your building needs and region, detailing interfaces with other systems correctly, understanding lifespans of roofs and related systems, and making design decisions that extend the service life of the roof assembly. The presenter will also discuss how understanding the responsibilities of contractors and manufacturers in their respective warranty periods, as well as providing a robust evaluation and maintenance program, can assist in achieving a sustainable roof.

Start Time:

3/23/2023 9:15:00 AM

End Time:

3/23/2023 10:15:00 AM



1. Understand the importance of choosing an appropriate roof system for the region and weighing the pros and cons of different roof systems
2.  Understand how designing a roof that anticipates future projects, such as mechanical renovations, window replacement, wall cladding repairs, etc. contributes to sustainability.
3. Understand detail installation methods that can increase performance and the extend service life of a roof.
4. Understand how regular maintenance of a roof will increase its sustainability.


Session ID:

R2.27

Room Number:

327

Audience:

Intermediate

CEU:

1 hour



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