An Intro to Roofing Systems

Course Description:

This is an introduction to roofing systems.  You will learn how to specify roofing systems and incorporate appropriate engineering details into your working drawings on a wide variety of projects.  You will learn about the different types of roofing systems for steep- and low-slope roofs, considerations when selecting a system, re-roofing and re-covering issues, design considerations, and typical details.  This course will allow you to address roofing system issues on all types of commercial, industrial and residential buildings.  This course will give engineers and others an understanding of the basic types of roofing systems that can be used on commercial, industrial, institutional and residential building projects. For engineers and construction professionals needing an introduction to the basic types of roofing systems, this course will tell you how to evaluate different systems for specific projects, how to specify and detail roofing systems, and important maintenance considerations. 

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the starting points for roof system selection
• Know the detailed information
• Understand the principal considerations when specifying steep-slope roofing