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Title
High Performance Roof Systems: A Standard of Care for Designers and Contractors
High Performance Roof Systems: A Standard of Care for Designers and Contractors
Date
9/2011
9/2011
Author(s)
Thomas Hutchinson
Thomas Hutchinson
Page(s)
Keyword(s)
water based adhesive; spray foam adhesive; insulation; treated wood; concrete roof deck dryness; moisture drive; long term service; fasteners
water based adhesive; spray foam adhesive; insulation; treated wood; concrete roof deck dryness; moisture drive; long term service; fasteners
Abstract
High-performance roofing, as the name implies, relies first on a roof system performing. As the roofing industry moves deeper into so-called environmental mandates and new materials have emerged, the “standard of care” required of designers and contractors’ customs and practices have been raised. This paper will address the increased standard of care for architects and customs and practices for roofing contractors regarding the design and installation required to achieve high-performance roof systems. Examples demonstrating where the standard of care and installations have fallen short and recommend improvements are provided. It often is the smallest detail that results in a roof system’s failure. I will draw on empirical in-field observations to discuss various concerns resulting in roof failure and legal remedies.
High-performance roofing, as the name implies, relies first on a roof system performing. As the roofing industry moves deeper into so-called environmental mandates and new materials have emerged, the “standard of care” required of designers and contractors’ customs and practices have been raised. This paper will address the increased standard of care for architects and customs and practices for roofing contractors regarding the design and installation required to achieve high-performance roof systems. Examples demonstrating where the standard of care and installations have fallen short and recommend improvements are provided. It often is the smallest detail that results in a roof system’s failure. I will draw on empirical in-field observations to discuss various concerns resulting in roof failure and legal remedies.