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High Performance Insulation in Commercial Roof Assemblies

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Description

Commercial roofing systems are quite varied. As such, their performance expectations are varied, and their suitability for different applications vary. Certain types of high performance roofing systems require specific components, and performance standards to achieve energy efficient and durable life cycle performance. This course describes the high-performance attributes of extruded polystyrene (XPS) and cellular glass insulations in commercial roofing applications, including PRMA (plaza deck, vegetative roofs, and split slabs), unprotected roof membranes, architectural metal and asphalt pavement systems for which cellular glass and XPS are uniquely suited. It defines the building code/performance standards and best specification practices for those systems. Further, it compares various insulation types, how they are manufactured, and how the manufacturing process affects the physical properties and performance of each type of insulation.

Course expires 08/01/2024

Learning Objectives

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Identify physical property differences between XPS, EPS, polyiso, and cellular glass insulation 

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Understand 4 high-performance commercial roofing applications that utilize the superior attributes of XPS & Cellular Glass 

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Understand key building code requirements for the four commercial roofing applications 

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Identify best specification practices for rigid board insulation to enable accurate project bids 

This session was recorded live on August 23, 2023.

This free course is brought to you through a partnership with Owens Corning. By registering for this course, you grant AIA permission to share your name and email address with Owens Corning.

Instructors
Tiffany Coppock
AIA

Tiffany Coppock, AIA, is the commercial building systems specialist at Owens Corning where she provides leadership in building science, system development, testing, and documentation. As new systems transition into use, and for existing systems and products, she provides technical guidance integrating the entire building envelope for design professionals as well as Owens Corning teams. Formerly, Tiffany was a building science manager answering technical questions on hundreds of projects, reviewing drawings and specifications, and presenting educational sessions. Prior to manufacturing, Tiffany worked several years at an architecture firm in Durham, N.C., designing healthcare and preservation projects. She is a registered architect with specialization in healthcare and historic preservation. Tiffany is also a former CSI leader and voting member on several ASTM committees. To remain relevant and give back to the industry, she volunteers her expertise on pro-bono healthcare design projects and is a member of the Dallas AIA’s Disaster Assistance Trained team. She recently rescued her mom’s childhood home, an 1893 Craftsman/Queen Anne stunner, and now spends weekends restoring it while documenting the process online. Tiffany earned her Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University and Masters of Architecture from the University of Colorado. While at ease in the air-conditioned comfort of the office, she owns several pairs of muddy boots and is no stranger to hands-on application and detailing of multiple building products.