Roof Technology and Science II (Digital Course Manual) (Product Unavailable for Purchase)

This text is the guidebook for the IIBEC course of the same name, and is a single component of a two-part series covering, in detail, aspects of the technology and science of roofing.

Highlights of the publication include:
- fundamentals of single-ply, polyurethane foam and PMR roof systems
- basic concepts and terminology of metal roofing
- steep roof design and installation: asphalt shingles, tiles, wood shakes and shingles
- building codes
- fire testing/ratings of roofing
- a basic understanding of wind interaction upon roofing and typical wind ratings
- principles of roof asset management including roof inspections, maintenance, and non-destructive evaluations