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Abstract
Special requirements are required for cold climate design. Considerations such as structural expansion joints, added weight caused by snow loads, vapor retarders, air barriers, insulation requirements and drainage are discussed. Also addressed are system selecdion, installation guidelines and special specifcation criteria.
Special requirements are required for cold climate design. Considerations such as structural expansion joints, added weight caused by snow loads, vapor retarders, air barriers, insulation requirements and drainage are discussed. Also addressed are system selecdion, installation guidelines and special specifcation criteria.
Date
1/2009
1/2009
Author(s)
Marc Allaire
Marc Allaire
Page(s)
5-10
5-10
Source
Roof Consultants Institute
Roof Consultants Institute
Keyword(s)
cold climate; roof design; structural consideration; vapor retarder; air barrier; thermal efficiency
cold climate; roof design; structural consideration; vapor retarder; air barrier; thermal efficiency