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Educational Programs - Concurrent
Sunday, March 28
2:15 PM -3:45 PM

A Fastener-Free Low-Slope Roofing System: Can it Resist Wind Uplift?
A. Bas Baskaran, PhD, PE – NRCC, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

A new generation of built-up roofs for low-slope application is gaining popularity in North America. They are known as adhesive-applied roofing systems (AARS). AARS use no fasteners for component attachment and all components (e.g., insulation board, cover board and membranes) are integrated with adhesives. Since there are no metal fasteners, AARS can offer advantages by reducing moisture migration and thermal bridging. Moisture in the roof envelope can often lead to material deterioration, structural integrity problems, and the growth of mold. Even though AARSs are currently in use, there is no test standard to quantify their wind uplift performance. NRC recently completed a five-year project, “Development of a Wind Uplift Standard for Adhesive-Applied Low-Slope Roofing Systems.” Experimental data showed similarity in failure modes and variations in wind uplift ratings. The data showed that among the mock-ups, the weakest link varied depending on the type of adhesives used and component arrangements. The presenter will discuss the data from the investigation and the development of a new wind uplift standard for AARS.

A. Bas Baskaran is a group leader and senior research officer at the National Research Council of Canada, Institute for Research in Construction (NRC/IRC). He has spent 25 years researching the effects of wind on building envelopes through wind-tunnel experiments and computer modeling. Baskaran serves as adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa. He is a member of RCI, ASCE, SPRI, RICOWI, ICBEST and CIB technical committees. His work in the area of wind engineering and building envelopes has received national and international recognition. Baskaran has an extensive research record with more than 150 publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. A professional engineer, Baskaran received his master’s degree in engineering and doctorate degree from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. Both of his graduate research topics focused on the effects of wind on buildings and earned best dissertation awards from the Canadian Society of Civil Engineers.

Report on the RCI Foundation Roofing Research Summit
James L. Hoff, PhD - TEGNOS Research, Inc., Carmel, IN       

As part of its continuing mission to promote building envelope research, The RCI Foundation sponsored a Roofing Industry Research Summit May 1 & 2, 2009 in Washington, DC. Participants included representative from over 25 industry associations and manufacturing companies. The primary goal of the Summit was to develop a broad vision for roofing research by Identifying the major opportunities and risks affecting the roofing industry over the next decade and the critical research questions and topics needed to address these opportunities and risks.

As a first step in bringing the findings of this important meeting to the attention of the roofing industry, the presenter will review the key findings of the summit report. In addition, ongoing activities to establish a permanent roofing industry research initiative will be discussed.

Jim Hoff is an experienced executive in the building materials industry, with over 30 years of service in both the public and private sectors. Dr. Hoff currently serves as research director for the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing and as president of TEGNOS Research, Inc. a research and consulting organization dedicated to expanding understanding of the building envelope. Jim is also a board member of the RCI Foundation and served as chair for the 2009 Roofing Industry Research Summit.

Educational Programs - Concurrent

Sunday, March 28
4:00 PM- 5:30 PM

Evaluation of Metal Fasteners Corroded from Contact with Preservative-Treated Wood
Mike Ennis, RRC – SPRI, Reynoldsburg, OH

The presenter will summarize results from a study that was jointly funded by SPRI, the RCI Foundation and the National Roofing Foundation.  The objective of the research program was to determine the potential corrosive effects of new wood preservatives on metal fasteners commonly used in low-slope commercial roofing systems – specifically those used to hold the assembly to wood nailers. Concerns have been expressed that some of these new chemicals may cause corrosion of certain types of metal fasteners. The speaker will offer recommendations for the proper combination of fasteners and wood nailers to prevent corrosion.

Mike Ennis is technical director for SPRI. Previously, he worked for The Dow Chemical Company, where he led the development of new products and applications. Ennis has 32 years of building and construction experience and is a member of the board of directors of the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI) and the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC). He is a member of ASHRAE and ASTM Committees D8, Roofing and Waterproofing; E5, Fire Standards; and E60, Sustainability.

Nonpresenting coauthors: Cary Black of Duro-Last Roofing,, Stanley Choiniere of OMG Roofing Products, and André Desjarlais of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). 

U.S. Department of Energy Update
André Desjarlais – Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN

Residential and commercial buildings make up the largest energy consuming sector, accounting for about 40 percent of total U.S. annual energy use (39.7 quadrillion British Thermal Units (BTU’s) of energy (quads).  A building’s envelope (roofs, walls, and foundations) and windows typically account for 36 percent of overall energy use, or about 14.3 quads for residential and commercial buildings combined, at an annual cost of $133 billion.  When the impacts of using advanced strategies such as natural day lighting on building ventilation and lighting are considered, building envelope and windows can actually influence 51 percent of the building energy loads.  Improving envelope and windows performance will greatly contribute to meeting the DOE Building Technologies Program net-zero energy buildings goals.  The presenter will review DOE research and policy perspectives.

André Desjarlais is a group leader at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  He has been involved in building envelope and materials research for nearly 35 years. Desjarlais is active in the building industry, participating with ASHRAE, ASTM, the Cool Roof Rating Council, SPRI, the RCI Foundation, RICOWI, the Federal Roofing Committee, and the Building Environment and Thermal Envelope Council.  His areas of expertise include building envelope and material energy efficiency, moisture control, and durability.

Educational Programs - Concurrent

Monday, March 29
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM and 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Fire and Wind Resistance Standards for Vegetated Roofs
Mike Ennis, RRC – SPRI, Reynoldsburg, OH

During the 2006/2007 International Building Code (IBC) code change cycle, a proposal was adopted to require vegetative roof systems to be evaluated for wind and fire resistance. At that time, procedures were not to evaluate these types of systems due to the vast array of variables, such as: plant material present, water content of the soil, spacing of the plant material, and many others. Recognizing this disconnect, SPRI, Inc., the trade association representing the single-ply roofing industry, along with Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and numerous manufacturers and consultants undertook a project to develop standard design guides for vegetative roof systems for wind uplift and fire spread resistance. The presenter will summarize the requirements contained in these standards and the data used to support the development of these standards.

Mike Ennis is technical director for SPRI. Previously, he worked for The Dow Chemical Company, where he led the development of new products and applications. Ennis has 32 years of building and construction experience and is a member of the board of directors of the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI) and the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC). He is a member of ASHRAE and ASTM Committees D8, Roofing and Waterproofing; E5, Fire Standards; and E60, Sustainability.

Predicting the Hygrothermal Performance of Commercial Building Envelope Systems Using Computer Modeling Techniques of ASHRAE Standard 160-2009
Stanley D. Gatland II – CertainTeed Corporation, Valley Forge, PA

Hygrothermal analysis predicts the impact of transient heat and moisture transfer through the building envelope. Currently, several computer modeling programs are available to assist the designer. The specialized software helps the user visualize such factors as surface temperature differences, surface condensation potential, mold growth potential, building material moisture content and moisture accumulation rates. The recently published ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 160-2009, “Criteria for Moisture-Control Design Analysis in Buildings,” now provides guidance on how to successfully conduct hygrothermal analysis. The presenter will illustrate how to evaluate moisture-related problems in commercial roof and wall systems in various climates, using the hygrothermal modeling techniques provided in ASHRAE Standard 160. Discussion will include: issues related to cool roof surface temperatures, thermal bridging due to fasteners and metal framing, permeance of vapor retarders and water resistive barriers, and the influence of surface temperature on air leakage

Stanley Gatland is the manager of building science technology for his corporation. He is responsible for generating and providing technical information regarding system performance of new and existing building envelope materials. Gatland is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with master of science and bachelor of science degrees in mechanical engineering. He is an active member of ASHRAE, ASTM, ASME and BETEC.

Key Life Issues in Roof Design
Stephen L. Patterson, PE, RRC – Roof Technical Services, Fort Worth, TX

The failure to properly consider life safety issues can result in catastrophic failures, including loss of life. The presenter will discuss the importance of designing roofs to meet critical life safety standards. The focus of discussion will include design issues related to fire, wind, and drainage and will feature an overview of design standards in past and current codes. Examples of major fire losses, wind losses, and roof collapses will be provided. 

Stephen Patterson has been an engineer in the roofing industry for more than 35 years. He coauthored Roof Design and Practice, a design textbook published by Prentice Hall.  Patterson also coauthored Wind Uplift Pressures on Low Sloped Roofs and Drainage Design, published by RCI.

Nonpresenting coauthor: Madan Mehta of the University of Texas School Of Architecture.

Understanding Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Regulations in the Roofing Industry
Dwayne Wacenske – Firestone Building Products, Indianapolis, IN

In recent years, there have been many changes to the regulations that govern the use of roofing industry materials. New product regulations control maximum allowable amounts for volatile organic compounds (VOC). Many rules and regulations are being enacted at the state level and sometimes on the local level, making it very difficult for the roofing community to understand its obligations and responsibilities. The presenter will explain these rules and regulations and discuss their implementation. A discussion of the products that meet VOC requirements will be included.

Dwayne Wacenske is the TPO product manager for Firestone Building Products. He has more than 20 years of experience in the plastics industry and 10 years in the roofing industry. Wacenske holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from the University of Akron.

Better Design and Building Practices for Reducing Water and Moisture Problems in Wood-Framed Commercial and Multifamily Buildings
Steve Easley – Steve Easley & Associates, Danville, CA

In recent years, commercial building litigation due to water and moisture-related problems has risen dramatically.  Some experts estimate that as much as 80% of construction defect litigation in the commercial market is due to water and moisture-related failures.  The purpose of the presentation is to help contractors, designers, and specifiers to identify designs, details, and construction practices that have led to building failures. The presenter will cover common design defects that are prone to creating moisture problems. He will discuss how to troubleshoot installation defects and select materials that lead to a more durable building. This will be an intermediate to advanced level discussion.

Steve Easly is an international construction consultant who specializes in construction quality assurance. He has 30 years of experience helping builders solve problems, reduce construction defects, and refine construction practices. Easly was a professor of building construction and contracting with tenure at Purdue University for 10 years.

Buildings That Leak Only on Sunny Days
Lonnie Haughton, CDT, LEED AP – Richard Avelar & Associates, Oakland, CA

The presenter will offer the case study of a commercial building that suffered from intermittent hot weather leakage from the bottom side of its roof deck.  Data loggers confirmed regular midday increases of water vapor levels within the interior due to solar heating of the building’s envelope. The presenter will explain the process through which the water vapor source was located and identified.

Lonnie Haughton uses forensic expertise and a wide range of investigative tools (moisture meters, water-finding test paper, in-situ sensors, calcium chloride vapor domes, hygrometers, psychometric tables, and WUFI software) to solve difficult leakage and condensation problems in California and Nevada.

Educational Programs - Concurrent

Monday, March 29
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM and 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Thermal Performance of Vegetated Roof Systems
André Desjarlais – Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN

The industry press frequently references garden roofs as examples of sustainable roofing construction. Recent research in Canada has suggested that garden roofs do not save energy in cold climates. It would be valuable to know the energy savings potential of this roofing technology in different climate zones.  SPRI, in conjunction with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has designed an experiment to evaluate the energy performance of garden roofs in the mixed climate of eastern Tennessee. The experimental data was used to develop a computer model that estimates the energy efficiency of green roofs in different climate zones.  The presenters will offer a report on this project.

André Desjarlais is a group leader at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  He has been involved in building envelope and materials research for nearly 35 years. Desjarlais is active in the building industry, participating with ASHRAE, ASTM, the Cool Roof Rating Council, SPRI, the RCI Foundation, RICOWI, the Federal Roofing Committee, and the Building Environment and Thermal Envelope Council.  His areas of expertise include building envelope and material energy efficiency, moisture control, and durability.

Nonpresenting coauthor: Mike Ennis of SPRI.

The Energy and Environmental Potential of Commercial Buildings:  Implications for Energy Policy and Industry Growth through Green Building Market Transformation
Jerry Phelan – Bayer Material Science, Pittsburgh, PA

The reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions has become an important goal in the United States. In an effort to better understand how building design can influence environmental impact, research has been developed to quantify the life-cycle value of energy-efficient, environmentally innovative roofs and walls. The presenter will discuss study results that offer detailed information regarding the typical design, construction and energy performance of new commercial buildings in the United States.

Jerry Phelan holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Rochester. He has been with his current firm for 29 years. Recently, Phelan has focused his attention on the principles of life cycle assessment and he has developed expertise with Whole Building Energy Analysis using the Energy Plus simulation tool.

Nonpresenting coauthors: James L. Hoff of the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing and George Pavlovich of Bayer Material Science.

Leaks, Drips and Damage:  The Investigation and Repair of Building Envelope Problems at a Newly Built Community Center
Brian J. Pashina, PE – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Richard S. Koziol, AIA, NCARB – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Northbrook, IL

Shortly after its construction, a community center building began to have widespread water leakage and condensation problems. Active water leaks occurred throughout the roofs and walls, snow accumulated within air intake ducts, and condensation occurred on windows and within the walls and roof assembly. The presenters will describe the investigative techniques that were employed, the unique repair approach that was designed to permit the building to remain in service as the roof assembly was replaced, and the information gained and lessons learned during the investigation and repair process.

Brian Pashina has over 36 years of experience with investigation, evaluation and rehabilitation of existing, deteriorated and damaged structures. Pashina is a licensed professional engineer and is a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute. He has published papers and made presentations on a variety of topics, including repair, water leakage, condensation, and deterioration.

Richard Koziol has 29 years of experience in the investigation, evaluation, and repair of water infiltration problems in buildings. He has been involved with many roofing and waterproofing projects in both historic and contemporary structures. Koziol has provided peer reviews of roofing and waterproofing systems for architects, contractors, and owners. He has authored several papers and has made numerous technical presentations on roofing and plaza system waterproofing technology.

Nonpresenting coauthor: Mark Chauvin of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

The Modeled and Measured Performance of Thick Continuous Insulation Under Heavy Cladding Systems
Jeff Hansbro – Dow Building Solutions, Midland, MI
Gary Parsons, LEED AP – Dow Building Solutions, Midland, MI

When installed on the exterior of steel studs, continuous insulation significantly reduces energy loss through thermal shorts, and it greatly improves the overall thermal performance of steel stud walls. Research and modeling have been conducted to evaluate the dimensional performance of foam insulation used beneath heavy veneers such as 3-coat stucco, cementitous siding, and metal composite material panels. The presenters will compare the effects of the gravity load of veneers attached through a layer of continuous insulation using finite element analysis and measurement of performance. The requirements for continuous insulation layer property characterization will be presented.

Jeff Hansbro holds a B.S. degree in chemical engineering and has 10 years of experience in the building insulation market. He spent the first four years of his career in research and product development roles with BASF and Celotex Corporation. He is currently responsible for Dow Building Solutions’s applications technology development for commercial construction in North America. 

Gary Parsons joined the Dow Chemical Company in 1982 after receiving a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He has spent 27 years in various Dow divisions, including manufacturing, research and development, and thermoplastics. Since 2006, Parsons has specialized in building enclosure energy management and weather protection products for residential and commercial construction.

Nonpresenting coauthors: Mike Mazor of Dow Building Solutions, Prashant Shembekare of Dow Materials Engineering Center, and Myron Maurer of Dow Materials Engineering Center.

The Effects of Debris on the Flow Rates of Roof Drains and Scuppers
Jim D. Koontz, PE, RRC – Jim D. Koontz & Associates, Inc., Hobbs, NM

Rain event-caused roof collapses are becoming more widely reported. They often include catastrophic loss of property, and in some cases, lives.  Debris-blocked drains can be the culprit. To date, the effect of debris accumulation on flow rates of drainage systems has not been studied. This presenter will offer the results of a laboratory simulation of debris-blocked drains and discuss the effect of inadequate drainage on roof assemblies.

Jim D. Koontz is a graduate of Tulane University with master’s degrees in business and engineering. He is a licensed professional engineer and a Registered Roof Consultant specializing in roof design, inspection, laboratory analysis and failure investigation of roof systems. Koontz has authored a number of technical papers involving impact damage to various roofing systems, including built-up roofing, single-ply and residential roofing projects. He has been involved in the roofing industry for 48 years as a roofing contractor and engineer. Koontz has provided consulting and engineering services in over 40 states, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Growing Your Green Roof Sales: Understanding Owner Motivations
Peter T. Belisle II, LEED AP – Jones Lang LaSalle, Los Angeles, CA

The speaker will discuss owners’ decision-making processes for implementing roofing services and systems, particularly for green /environmentally sustainable roofing systems.  While the environmental benefits of green roofing receive much media attention, owners often base decisions on other criteria.  If the owner’s goal is to send a message to employees and customers that he/she is committed to sustainability, a more attractive green roof with less environmental benefit may be preferred over a less expensive, more environmental system. If the sole motivation is to gain LEED certification, then the system that helps the building gain the most points at the lowest cost will likely be the winner. The speaker, a leading owner’s representative, will provide insights that can give a consultant an edge in understanding the building owner’s decision-making process.

Peter Belisle is president of Jones Lang LaSalle’s project and development services group for the Americas.  He oversees a staff of over 1,500 professionals handling an estimated annual project volume in excess of $10 billion. Belisle’s responsibilities include client relationship management, fiscal performance accountability, and strategic leadership for all initiatives across the United States. Current clients include Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, Host Marriott, Abbott Corporation, Bank of America and Kaiser Permanente.

Auxiliary Seminars - concurrent

Tuesday, March 30
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Auxiliary Seminar: Below-Grade and Plaza Waterproofing
Justin Henshell, FAIA – Henshell & Buccellato, Shrewsbury, NJ
Paul Buccellato, RWC, AIA – Henshell & Buccellato, Shrewsbury, NJ

Durability is of paramount importance for below-grade and plaza waterproofing. Roofs, when designed, include anticipation of eventual replacement as they become obsolete or wear out from exposure. Waterproofing systems, however, are a part of the foundation and structural framework and must last the duration of the building’s anticipated service life.

The speakers will cover the following topics to assist the designer with selecting and understanding different waterproofing systems.

Introduction to waterproofing – The speakers will review waterproofing fundamentals and offer an overview of waterproofing systems, waterproofing vs. dampproofing, code considerations, basement construction, soil retention systems, surface preparation, and application of waterproofing materials.

Detailing waterproofing – The presenters will cover the essentials of detailing waterproofing on the drawings, where and how to indicate waterproofing, and detailing waterproofing at plane changes, expansion joints, penetrations, terminations, and drains.

Specifying waterproofing – The experts will include specification sections that relate to waterproofing in Divisions 2, 2 and 7, ASTM Standards that relate to below-grade waterproofing, protection, warranties, testing, A/A, and submittals.

Plaza waterproofing – The speakers will cover softscape and hardscape overburdens, plaza decks, plaza waterproofing materials, and ASTM standards that relate to plaza waterproofing, drainage, insulation flashing, and testing.

Waterproofing under green vegetative roofs – The presenters will discuss the history of waterproofing under earth overburdens, evaluation of waterproofing materials for use under planting, components of a green roof system, and green roof waterproofing failures.

Waterproofing failures and remediation – The experts will cover failure investigation techniques, causes of basement and plaza leaks and how to avoid them, and remediation methods and materials.

Justin Henshell has been a registered architect for 55 years. He has authored more than 35 technical articles and presented them in the United States, Canada and Europe on a variety of subjects relating to construction materials – particularly roofing, waterproofing, flashing and masonry. Henshell is the principal author of an ASTM standard on waterproofing design and a coauthor of an NCARB monograph on built-up roofing. He is also the author of The Manual of Below-Grade Waterproofing Systems, published by John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY.

Paul Buccellato attended Pratt Institute and is a registered architect. He is an active member of several ASTM committees, is a recipient of the ASTM Award of Merit and is a fellow of ASTM International. Buccellato has authored several technical papers, five ASTM standards on roofing and waterproofing, and has lectured at Brookdale College, NJ. He wrote a column on roof design for The Roofing Specifier and is a coauthor of an NCARB monograph on built-up roofing.

Auxiliary Seminar: The Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ): Performance Through Compliance

Mike Goolsby, RRC, RRO, CEDT, LEEP® AP - Miami-Dade County Building Code Compliance Office, Miami, FL
Mark Zehnal, CPRC, LEED® AP - Miami-Dade County Building Code Compliance Office, Miami, FL
Frank Zuloaga, RRC, LEED® AP - Miami-Dade County Building Code Compliance Office, Miami, FL

The government’s role in establishing and enforcing building construction standards goes back at least 4,000 years. In fact, the first building code is attributed to King Hammurabi of Babylon. In broadest terms, a building code is described as a legal document containing standardized minimum requirements for the design and construction of buildings and structures. However, in a practical sense, the building code can also be viewed as an alloy of calculations, laboratory testing, and rational analysis, tempered with the empiricism of first-hand field observations and verification of building component performance. Many of the concerns confronting contemporary code writers seem cutting-edge and innovative, but instead are rooted in the past. Surely, King Hammurabi’s code officials struggled with matters involving structural issues, waterproofing of decks and installation of vegetated roofs. The presenter will discuss the evolution of the Florida Building Code as it continues to engage the ongoing challenges of wind, fire and durability – and emerging concerns associated with sustainability, renewable energy, and recycling and reuse of building components and materials.

Michael Goolsby has been involved in the construction industry for more than 30 years. Experience as a contractor, building inspector, code specialist and roof consultant have prepared him for his current role as chief of the Miami-Dade County Code Compliance Division. Goolsby is responsible for uniform application of the building code, studies and investigations, and codification and writing of amendments to the Florida Building Code.

Mark Zehnal has more than 27 years experience installing and inspecting residential/commercial roofing and waterproofing systems within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). His responsibilities include enforcement of the Florida Building Code, preparation of roofing-related seminars for building officials, and technical assistance and guidance to local government officials, architects, engineers, contractors and the public.

Frank Zuloaga has been in the construction industry for over 25 years. After Hurricane Andrew, he assisted in the rewriting of Chapter 34, (the roofing section) of the South Florida Building Code, and he established the testing and installation protocols that have since been incorporated into the Florida Building Code. Zuloaga provides answers for building professionals who have questions regarding roofing testing and installation issues and the Florida Building Code.