Webinar: Understanding Design Criteria with PVC Roofing Materials
Description:
One of the main requirements that design professionals follow when specifying a roofing assembly is the International Building Code (IBC), and specifically Chapter 15, so that roofing materials, systems, and assemblies need meet the minimum criteria. This presentation will focus on how the IBC is incorporated within the design professional’s specification, which is the road map to making sure the proposed PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) roofing materials and assemblies are tested and installed to meet the building code. The sections within the design professional specification are Quality Assurance, Performance, and Warranty. This review will include how PVC materials and assemblies are tested for exterior fire, interior fire, and wind resistance for the roof assemblies and edge metals. This presentation will offer additional resources that can be found on the internet, such as ASCE 7 Winds, FM Uplift Calculator, NRCA Wind Designer, and others.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the definitions of resilience and how these definitions from organizations differ.
- Classify the roof components including membrane, cover boards, insulation, thermal barriers, fasteners, adhesives, and typical roofing assemblies.
- Review how PVC roofing materials are tested for impact and accelerated weathering.
- Identify the need for proper testing for certification and listing of roofing assemblies for fire and roof assemblies and perimeter edge meeting wind resistance.
Education Content: Advanced
Dates
| Date | Status |
|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT |
Course Accreditation:
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American Institute of Architects (AIA) | 1 AIA LU/HSW
| Course Number: PVC601-CST-24w
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