VERSICO ROOFING SYSTEMS
BE101-VER
THE BUILDING ENVELOPE SOLUTION
Description: The building envelope consists of all exterior components of a building –roof, walls, below-grade waterproofing, windows, skylights, and so on. When looking at these components, it is important that each is taken into consideration to prevent moisture or air from migrating into the building. The envelope is a complicated and integral part of any high-performance building; however, it is often the most neglected portion. This presentation aims to educate the participants on the importance of the building envelope and how the individual components within the system must be designed and constructed to ensure a long-lasting, energy-efficient building.
Learning Objectives:
The evolution of roofing systems and how past assumptions don’t meet today’s needs.
Understand how air can carry moisture into the roofing system and reduce energy efficiency.
Understand the various material options for air and vapor barriers.
The importance of a complete air and vapor barrier “system”.
Educational Content: Beginner
Course Accreditation:
American Institute of Architects (AIA)| LU/HSW Course Number: BE101-VER
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) – 1 CEH
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): Course Number: 0920021704
EPDM301-VER
BLACK OR WHITE MEMBRANE, WHAT IS THE SUSTAINABLE AND ENERGY EFFICIENT CHOICE?
Description: The one-hour session will cover the energy impact of roof color based on various geographic regions along with a review of the performance trade-offs and other considerations that go into a sustainable roofing system design.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn about which geographic regions are best suited for “cool” or highly reflective roofs from an energy perspective.
2. Learn about the heating penalty associated with cool roofs and how that impacts energy consumption/costs.
3. Learn about differences in the weatherability and hail resistance of various roofing membranes.
Education Content: Intermediate
Course Accreditation:
4. Understand product selection and solutions to increase reflectivity, recycle TPO, and maximize the environmental benefits of a TPO roof.
American Institute of Architects (AIA)| LU/HSW Course Number: EPDM301-VER International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) – 1 CEH
4. Learn about potential unintended consequences associated with using cool roofing in heating-dominated central and northern climates.
PVC301-VER
PVC ROOFING MATERIALS – PERFORMANCE, CONSTRUCTION, FUNCTIONALITY
Description: This course will describe the many benefits of using a white reflective PVC roofing membrane, including saving energy and reducing the use of fossil fuels. The question of which buildings should consider PVC roofs will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn the history of PVC and its benefits to the environment and building occupants.
2. Understand how PVC membranes fit within building codes for fire resistance and within industry energy programs promoting sustainability. Review studies on the material’s service life so the designer is more prepared to discuss PVC options with the building owner.
3. Learn how the characteristics of PVC roofing membranes can help prevent the spread of fire and how PVC membranes use less fossil fuels than other thermoplastics.
4. Learn how decisions about different roofing components, such as the thickness, scrim choice, and formula in the manufacturing of PVC roofing membranes can affect buildings and their occupants.
Educational Content: Intermediate
Course Accreditation:
American Institute of Architects (AIA)| LU/HSW Course Number: PVC301-VER International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) – 1 CEH U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): Course Number: 0920021724
RFG601-VER
ROOFING WIND SPEEDS: ASCE 7, UPLIFT RATINGS, AND WARRANTIES
Description: In the industry there is a need to sort out the confusion between building codes, uplift rated assemblies, and warranties by explaining what each offers and how they should be considered. To understand the building code, we need to review how uplift is determined and the industry’s accepted rating method of roofing assemblies for comparison. After understanding the code criteria, discussion will focus on how roofing warranty wind speed coverage is regarded by the industry and building code will be reviewed for clarity.
Learning Objectives:
1. Review the changes within the latest version of ASCE 7.
2. Realize the differences in how warranty winds speeds are handled by roofing manufacturers and what to watch out for so the building owner receives the most comprehensive coverage.
Learn the basic design process for choosing the correct roofing assembly.
Understand how roof assemblies are tested and rated for uplift pressures.
Educational Content: Advanced
Course Accreditation:
American Institute of Architects (AIA)| LU/HSW Course Number: RFG601-VER International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) – 1 CEH U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): Course Number: 0920004824