This course will address main characteristics and design details of insulated roof deck systems, an alternative to metal decking for low-slope roofs on commercial and industrial buildings. Two case studies involving the new construction of a 53,000-square-foot freezer facility and a roof replacement on a 24,900-square-foot climate-controlled facility will be explored in detail. Learners will better understand design considerations for specific commercial/industrial roof projects and practical applications of insulated roof deck systems, including installation efficiency, safety, sustainability, and building performance.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the characteristics and performance attributes of an insulated roof deck system.
- Explore the role of diaphragm design and learn how an insulated roof deck system contributes to green building certification.
- Consider design details of complex commercial/industrial buildings and analyze the impact of an insulated roof deck system on the construction of a new freezer storage facility.
- Discover trends in cold storage facility construction and renovation and learn how an insulated roof deck system was used in the total roof replacement of a climate-controlled building.
Pre-requisite: None.