| Location | Gensler's Office, 11 East Madison, Suite 300, Chicago |
Roof Design and Preconstruction Considerations for Heat, Air and Vapor Control Presented by Garth Hall, Principal at Raths, Raths, & Johnson and Sarah Flock, Senior Architect at Raths, Raths, & Johnson, this session will include a brief discussion of the fundamentals of air, heat and vapor migration, as well as preconstruction considerations for the Project Team in association with roof assemblies. The discussion will be expanded to address the impact of material selection and installation practices on the hygrothermal performance of the roof enclosure. The presentation will also explore in greater detail the effects of uncontrolled air, vapor and thermal transfer, as well as address the various methods for diagnosing such concerns. Current energy codes and guidelines will also be reviewed to complete this technical presentation. Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss air, heat and vapor control fundamentals in roof design. 2. Identify preconstruction considerations for proper roof design. 3. Understand the potential impact of uncontrolled air, vapor and thermal transfer on roof assemblies. 4. Identify the available methods for testing and analyzing air, vapor and heat transfer and their respective limitations. 5. Develop an understanding of the relevant current energy codes and guidelines.
