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Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012COMMERCIALROOFINGThe FundamentalsFirestone Building Products is a Registered Providerwith the American Institute of Architects ContinuingEducation Systems. Credit earned on completion ofthis program will be reported to CES Records forAIA members. Certificates of Completion for nonAIA members are available upon request.This program is registered with the AIA/CES forcontinuing professional education. As such, it doesnot include content that may be deemed orconstrued to be an approval or endorsement by theAIA of any material of construction or any methodor manner of handling, using, distributing, ordealing in any material or product. Questionsrelated to specific materials, methods and serviceswill be addressed at the conclusion of thispresentation.Learning ObjectivesRoofing 101 Fundamentals Fundamental review of all types ofroofing EPDM systems Thermoplastic systems Asphalt systems System attachmentPresented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-36111

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012Roofing 101 –“A Selection Process”IS YOUR ROOFANASSET OR LIABILITY?The Buzzwords Some common roofing terms:– Alligatoring – The cracking of the asphalt surface,looks like alligators hide– Blisteringg – Air ppocket between layersyof feltusually caused by trapped water.– Bridging – When membrane is un-supported at ajuncture.– Fishmouth – opening along side lap ofmembrane, gives appearance of a fish’s mouth.– Slope - Direction of the slant of the roofingsubstrate. (Positive or Negative or Flat)– Oil Canning Industry Acronyms AIA – American Institute of ArchitectsANSI – American National Standards InstituteARMA – Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Assoc.ASHRAE – American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & A-C EngineersASTM – American Society for Testing and MaterialsCABO – Council of American Building OfficialsCSI – Construction Specifications InstituteICC – International Code CouncilIBC – International Building CodeERA – EPDM Roofing AssociationNRCA – National Roofing Contractors AssociationPIMA – Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Assoc.RCI – Roof Consultants InstituteSMACNA – Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Nat’l Assoc.SPRI – Single Ply Roofing InstituteUL – Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.Presented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-36112

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012Myriad of Atactic PolyalphaolefinAtactic PolypropyleneBuilt-up RoofingCopolymer AlloyChlorinated PolyethyleneChlorosolfonatehllfPolyethylenelh lEthylene InterpolymersEthylene Propylene Diene MonomerPolyisobutylenePolyvinyl ChlorideStyrene Butadiene StyreneThermoplastic AlloyThermoplastic PolyolefinProduct Acronyms Thermoset Single Ply: EPDM Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Thermoplastic Single Ply: PVC TPOPolyvinyl ChlorideThermoplastic Polyolefin Modified Bitumen: APP SBSAtactic PolypropyleneStyrene Butadiene Styrene Built-Up Roofing - BURTWO BASIC TYPES OFROOFING STEEP ROOFING–HIGH SLOPE, DESIGNED TO SHED WATERRAPIDLY SHINGLES, SLATE, THATCH – (Pieces)Presented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-36113

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012TWO BASIC TYPES OFROOFING LOW SLOPE ROOFING– SOMETIMES CALLED “FLAT ROOFING”, HAVETO BE DESIGNED TO MOVE THE WATER OFF SINGLE PLY MEMBRANES AND BITUMENBASEDPrototype -Tampa, FLGeneral ObservationSlopeHVACGutterEPDMCondensation LinesWalkway PadsParapetPresented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-36114

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012Prototype -Tampa, FLGeneral Roof Design ConsiderationsWHAT ARETHE Slope HVACGutterCostBuilding CodeEPDMLocation withinUSA (North, South, East, West)Insurance(FM, IRI)Condensation t)BuildingUse Topography(Public,(Public Private,PrivateFreezerFreezer ))WalkwayPadsLoadsonBuilding (Equipment, Wind, Rain Snow )Roof Structure/DetailingParapetShape,ofLocation& Height (CompassDirection)SlopeRoof (Structural,Tapered Insulation)MaintenanceSystem,Access )ExteriorWall (RoofDesign(Block,HVAC,Brick, RoofStucco,Tilt-up )AestheticsRoof-top Projections (HVAC, Sky Lights Dish )ContractorAvailabilityWallOpenings(Truck Bay Doors)BASIC ROOFINGDIFFERENCES STEEP DISCRETE PIECES ROOF DIRECTLY ON DECK LOOSE FLUFFYINSULATION UNDER DECK WATER DRAINS RAPIDLY DISCOURAGES TRAFFIC RESIDENTIAL LOW SLOPE LARGE PANEL SIZES ROOF ON THE INSULATION BOARD STOCKINSULATION WATER DRAINS SLOWLY CAN DESIGN FOR TRAFFIC COMMERCIALALL ROOFS MUST: DRAIN TO WORK STEEP ROOFS DRAIN TO THE SIDE LOW SLOPE ROOFS DRAIN OFFTHE SIDES OR TO INTERIORDRAINS REMEMBER -SLOPE GOOD WATERGOOD WATER BADPresented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-36115

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012BASIC ROOFING:A SELECTION OFCOMPONENTSDECKING TYPES STEEL CONCRETE– STRUCTURAL– LIGHT WEIGHT WOOD TECTUM (Schools) CEMENTITIOUSWOODFIBER GYPSUMDECK TYPE & CONDITIONWILL IMPACT: WEIGHT OF SYSTEM ALLOWABLE TYPE OF AFFIXMENT METHOD WHICH CAN BEUSED– BALLASTED– ADHERED– MECHANICALLY ATTACHED FOR MECHANICALLY ATTACHED,REQUIRED FREQUENCY WILLBE DETERMINEDPresented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-36116

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012METAL DECK TYPE & GRADE PAINTED, GALVANIZED,STAINLESS STEEL,ACOUSTICAL . GRADES – C (30ksi) or E(80ksi) TYPES – A, B, F ROOF INSULATION BOARD STOCK– WOOD FIBER– PERLITE– POLYSTYRENE EXPANDED EXTRUDED– POLYISOCYANURATE– FOAMGLAS– GLASS MAT GYPSUMBOARDROOF COVERINGMATERIALS BITUMEN––––COAL TAR PITCHAsphaltSBSAPP SINGLE PLIES– THERMOSET EPDM– THERMOPLASTIC PVC & PVC BASED TPOPresented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-36117

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012ROOF COVERINGMATERIALS METAL ROOFING– STRUCTURAL METAL STANDING SEAM– ARCHITECTURAL METAL CRAFTED METALS– FASTEN THROUGHThe Roofing System ROOF DECK INSULATION ROOF COVERING AFFIXMENT METHODPROPER SELECTION OF EACHCOMPONENT IS NECESSARY TOFORM A ROOF SYSTEMBASIC ROOFING:Sample SystemsPresented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-36118

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012Single Ply MEMBRANES– THERMOSET EPDM– THERMOPLASTIC PVC & PVC BASED TPOEPDM ROOFING SYSTEMS BALLASTED– STONE/PAVERS/INSULATEDPAVERS FULLY ADHERED– SOLVENT/ WATER BASEDCONTACT ADHESIVES– URETHANE ADHESIVE MECHANICALLY AFFIXEDBallasted SystemSTONE BALLAST/ PAVERSMEMBRANEINSULATIONDECKSimple, economical design provides proven performanceStone ballast provides economical UL Class A Fire RatingDesign Flexibility - Compatible with most insulation'sWide panel sizes with EPDM provide fast and efficient coverage oflarge roof areasPresented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-36119

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012BALLASTED STONE SURFACING PAVERSCAST STRUCTURAL CONCRETE PREPRE-CASTSLABS LIGHT WEIGHT INTERLOCKING INSULATING CEMENT FACED (IRMA)Weight and size of ballast are used to resist wind forcesBallasted SystemPavers/BallastMembraneInsulationMetal DeckMembranes: EPDM TPO PVCSimple, economical design provides proven performanceStone ballast provides economical UL Class A Fire RatingDesign Flexibility - Compatible with most insulation’sBALLAST SHOULDBE CLEAN, ROUNDAND FREE OFSHARP EDGES.STONE BALLAST /10-13 PSFNOTE THEWALKWAYS IN THELOWER RIGHTCORNERS. STONE ISDIFFICULT TO WALKON.EPDM BALLASTED ROOFPresented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-361110

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012IRMA ROOF (Inverted Roof Membrane Assembly)Adhered SystemsInsulation Plates & ionDeck Design Flexibility - Adapts easily to unusual roof profilesor slopes (single-ply only) Excellent for high wind conditions Simple, time-proven application method provides highdependability Factory Mutual Approval availableADHEREDTWO BASIC SYSTEMS ADHERED (SINGLE PLIES) ADHESIVE (SOLVENT BASED) LVOC ADHESIVE (WATER BASED) LOW RISE FOAM (POLYUREATHANE) ADHERED (ASPHALT SYSTEMS) HOT ASPHALT COLD ADHESIVE HEAT WELDED (TORCH OR HOT AIR)Presented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-361111

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012Adhered Systems – Single PlyMembraneAdhesiveFastenersInsulationMetal DeckMembranes: EPDM TPO PVCDesign Flexibility - Adapts easily to unusual roof profiles or slopes (single-ply only)Excellent for high wind conditionsSimple, time-proven application method provides high DependabilityFactory Mutual Approval availableFULLY ADHERED EPDM ROOFMechanically Attached SystemMetalMetal or or Polymer BattenBatten CoverBattenCoverPolymer BattenInsulation Plates& FastenersMembraneMembraneInsulationDeckInsulation DeckLight Weight - Adapts to most roof decksWide panels provide fast coverage of large roof areasFM 1-60 & FM 1 -90 wind rating is achievablePresented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-361112

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012In-Seam Mechanically AttachedMembraneMetal or Polymer BattenEmbedded in Field SeamSeaming TapeInsulationDeck Light Weight - Adapts to most roof decks Smaller panels are ideal for small, complicated or hardto-reach roof areasFM 1-60 wind rating availableFM 1-90 wind rating available MECHANICALLY ATTACHEDTHREE BASIC SYSTEMS:MECHANICALLY ATTACHED METAL BATTEN NYLON BATTENBATTEN IN THE SEAM (BITS) METAL BATTEN NYLON BATTEN SEAM PLATES AND SCREWSMODIFIED BITUMEN (BITS) METAL BATTENMechanically Attached SystemsCover StripBatten BarMembraneFastenersInsulationMetal DeckMembranes: EPDM PVC TPOLight Weight - Adapts to most roof decksWide panels provide fast coverage of large roof areasFM I-60 & FM I-90 wind rating achievablePresented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-361113

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012In The Seam MechanicallyAttached SystemsSeamBatten BarMembraneFastenersInsulationMetal DeckMembranes: EPDM PVC TPOLight Weight - Adapts to most roof decksSmaller panels are ideal for small, complicated or hardto reach roof areasFM I-60 & FM I-90 wind rating achievableMECHANICALLY FASTENED EPDMSingle Ply MEMBRANES– THERMOSET EPDM– THERMOPLASTIC PVC & PVC BASED TPOPresented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-361114

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012TPO/PVCRoofing Systems Fully Adhered– 17% of the Market Mechanically Attached– 82% of the Market Ballasted– 1 % of the Market– WHY?PVC BATTEN IN THE SEAM SYSTEMReinforced MechanicallyAttached SystemSeamPlateMembraneFastenersInsulationIl tiMetal Deck Light Weight - Adapts to most roof decks Smaller panels are ideal for small, complicated or hardto-reach roof areas FM I -60FM I -90 wind rating availablewind rating availablePresented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-361115

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012With FM Attachment is the issueSeam PlatesInsulation Plates &FastenersMembraneInsulationDeckTraits UL Class A Fire Rating High Tear Resistance Compatible with most insulations Wide panel sizes providing fast efficient coverage FM 1-90 Tested *WARNING – BE AWARE OF DECK*Typical FM RatingsBitumen Based Systems Built Up Roof (BUR) Coal Tar Asphalt ModifiedM difi d BiBitumen (MB) APP (Atactic Polypropylene) SBS (Styrene Butadiene Styrene)Presented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-361116

Commercial Roofing FundamentalsMay 2, 2012Built-Up RoofingAggregatePly FeltsCover BoardFastenersInsulationMetal DeckMembranes: Asphalt Coal TarConventional BURwithMultiple PliesinstalledShingle Fashion.A ModifiedBitumen CapSheet can beinstalled over theplies for a HybridsystemAsphalt Based Systems Hot Mop Applied Torch AppliedPresented by: Dennis Wilson, CSI, CCPRC-CAP/Firestone, Austin, TX 512-282-361117