Commentary On Roofing Systems - index
Chapter 1. General - ufc_3_330_02a0022
Chapter 2. General Selection Considerations
Table 2-1. Steep Slope Selection Based Upon Criteria
Table 2-2. Preserving The Enviroment--Steep Roofing
Table 2-3. Preserving The Enviroment-- Low Slope Roofing
Table 2-4. Principal Design Considerations-- Steep Roofing
Table 2-5. Principal Design Considerations -- Low Roofing
Discussions Of Headers in Tables 2-4 and 2-5.
Weight Factor
Table 2-6. Typical Weights of Material and Equipment
Table 2-7. Fire Ratings and Recquired Underlayments For Steep- Sloped Roof Systems
Table 2.8 . Fire Ratings And Required Underlayments for Low- Slope Roof Sytems
Table 2-9. Suitability Of the Roof Deck For Various Conditions
Table 2-11. Suitability of Roof Insulation for Method Of Use
Roodf Access, Fumes and Property Protection When Reroofing.
Components of Membrane Roofing Systems
Attachment for Low-Slope Roof Systems.
Table 2-12. Some Typical Slope Limitations for Low-Slope Roof Systems
Table 2-13. Minimum Slopes Typical Steep Roofing Sytems
Table 2-14. Mean Durability Of Common Steep Roofing
Ice and Hail
Table 2-15. Typical Indoor Relative Humidity in Winter.
Table 2-16. Unit Resistances of Common Roof Insulations
Installation Locations
Energy and Solar Radiation.
Table 2-17. Equivalent Temperature Difference
Fire endurance tests.
Seismic Requirements.
Appendix 2-1. Roof Slopes and Fire Ratings for Various Materials - ufc_3_330_02a0050
Appendix 2-1. Roof Slopes and Fire Ratings for Various Materials - ufc_3_330_02a0051
Appendix 2-1. Roof Slopes and Fire Ratings for Various Materials
Appendix 2-1. Roof Slopes and Fire Ratings for Various Materials - ufc_3_330_02a0053
Figure 2-1. Material and Roofing System Options
Figure 2-3. Low - Slope (Hydrostatic)
Figure 2-4. Typical BUR System
Figure 2-7. PVC Roof System
Figure 2-8. Structural Standing Seam Metal Roofing
Figure 2-10. Wall Base And Cap Flashing
Figure 2-12a. Self- Adhesive Eaves Flashing
Figure 2-13. Vented Attic Space
Figure 2-14b. Temperature Conversion When Temperatures Differ from 20c (68F)
Figure 2-16. Self- Insulating Roof Deck
Figure 2-18. Roofing Over Thick Seismic Strap
Chapter 3. Protected Membrane Roofing Reference
Building Elements - ufc_3_330_02a0066
Penetrations.
Design Considerations
Maintenance Considerations. - ufc_3_330_02a0069
Maintenance Checklists. - ufc_3_330_02a0070
Figure 3-1. Conventional Vs Protected Membrane Roofs
Figure 3-2. Roof Drain PMR System
Chapter 4. Built -Up Roofing Systems Reference
Building Elements - ufc_3_330_02a0074
Roof Decks. - ufc_3_330_02a0075
Membranes and Surfacings
Historical Roof Restoration
Design Considerations and Alerts - ufc_3_330_02a0078
Table 4-1. Maximum Slope Recommended in ASTM D312
Aggregate Application.
Maintenance Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0081
Appendix 4-1. Equiviscous Temperature (EVT)
Commentary On Bulletin 2-91 Revisions
Appendix 4-2. Recommended Agenda For Pre- Roofing Conferences Pertaining To Membrane Roofing Systems
Agenda for Preliminary Conference
Agenda For Pre-Application Conference
Agenda For Final Inspection and Project Wrap-Up
Figure 4.2. Raised Curb Area Divider
Figure 4-3. Headlap And Exposure In a 3-Ply BUR System
Chapter 5. Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems Reference
Building Elements.
Vapor Retarders
Membranes and Surfacings.
Gaps, Flashings, Joints, and Sealants.
Design Considerations And Alerts.
Maintenance Considerations
Repair Work by User
Chapter 6. Elastomeric (EPDM) Roofing Systems Reference CEGS 07530
Building Elements - ufc_3_330_02a0099
Thermal Insulation and Heat Flow. - ufc_3_330_02a0100
Drainage, Valley And Intersection Details.
Design Considerations and Alerts - ufc_3_330_02a0102
Maintenance Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0103
Repair Work by User
Appendix 6-1. SPRI Test Method RE-1
Chapter 7. Weldable (Thermoplastic) Roofing Systems ( Including PVC, CSPE, TPO)
Building Elements - ufc_3_330_02a0107
Roof Decks. - ufc_3_330_02a0108
Thermal Insulation and Heat Flow. - ufc_3_330_02a0109
Design Considerations And Alerts - ufc_3_330_02a0110
Maintenance Considerations. - ufc_3_330_02a0111
Repair or Replace.
Appendix 7-1. Shattering Of Aged Unreinforced PVC Roof Membranes ( A Joint Document from NCRA And SPRI)
Membrane identification
Maintenance and cold weather precautions
Chapter 8. Considerations for Steep Roofing Systems
Building Elements - ufc_3_330_02a0117
Table 8-1. Weight of Common Slate And Tile Roofings
Vapor Retarders.
Design Considerations. - ufc_3_330_02a0120
Construction Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0121
Fileld Review and Observation.
Maintenance Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0123
Repairs Emergency, Temporary, And Permanent
Figure 8.2. Types Of Concreate Tile
Table 1: Typical Asphalt Shingles
Table 2: Typical Aspahalt Rolls
Figure 8.5. A Cold, Ventilated Roof Above A Cathedral Ceiling
Figure 8-7. Pipe Penetration
Figure 8-8b. Application of Roofing Staples
Chapter 9. Metal Roofing References
Climate/Weather
Table 9-1. Minimum Slope For Metal Roofing
Expansion Joints And Seismic Joints
Roof Penetrations
Design Considerations and Alerts - ufc_3_330_02a0136
Contruction Considerations
Maintenance Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0138
Repairs : Emergecy, Temporary, and Permanent
Maintenance Checklists. - ufc_3_330_02a0140
Figure 9-1. Metal Roof Panels and Clips
Figure 9-2a. Factory Sealant in Vertical Rib System
Figure 9-3. Expansion Joint with Step
Figure 9.5. Fixed Curb to Support Heavy Roottop Units Floating Base Flashing
Figure 9-7. Wall Flashing with Wall Parallel to Panel Seams.
Figure 9-9. Placement of Endlap Sealant
Chapter 10. Copper and Other Crafted Metals Reference
Building Elements
Underlayment
Design Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0150
Construction Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0151
Maintenance Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0152
Maintenance Checklists. - ufc_3_330_02a0153
Figure 10-1. Flat Pan Roofing System
Chapter 11. Reroofing Considerations and Criteria
Table 11-1. Typical Code--Allowable Reroofs Over Existing Roofing
Building Elements - ufc_3_330_02a0157
Expansion and Seismic joints
Design Details and Alerts
Construction Considerations and Alerts
General. - ufc_3_330_02a0161
Nonmetal Checklist.
Maintenance Considerations. - ufc_3_330_02a0163
Appendix 11-1. Suggested Agenda for a Reroofing Conference
Submittals - ufc_3_330_02a0165
Storage and Protection
Storage and Protection - Continued
Figure 11-1. Sloped Roof Conversion
Chapter 12. Roof Maintenance
Building Elements - ufc_3_330_02a0170
Re-Entrant Corners.
Design Considerations For Roof Maintenance
Maintenance Considerations. - ufc_3_330_02a0173
Figure 12-1. Clearances Between Pipes/Walls/Curbs
Figure 12-3. Use Of Two- Piece Metal Counterflashing
Figure 12-5. Use of Curb for base Flashing, Independent of Wall Movement
Figure 12-7a. Metal Gravel Stop/Fascia Embedded Between Membrane Plies and Stripping Plies.
Figure 12-8. Metal Intersections (Expansions Joint Covers, Gravel Stops, etc.) Require Short Legs to Accomodate Differential Movement
Appendix C. Acronyms
Appendix C. Acronyms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0203
Appendix C. Acronyms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0204
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0206
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0207
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0208
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0209
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0210
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0211
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0212
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0213
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0214
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0215
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0216
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0217
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0218
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0219
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0220
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0221
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0222
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0223
Appendix E. Metric Practic Guide for Roofing Industry
Appendix E. Metric Practic Guide for Roofing Industry - Continued
Chapter 1. General - ufc_3_330_02a0022
Chapter 2. General Selection Considerations
Table 2-1. Steep Slope Selection Based Upon Criteria
Table 2-2. Preserving The Enviroment--Steep Roofing
Table 2-3. Preserving The Enviroment-- Low Slope Roofing
Table 2-4. Principal Design Considerations-- Steep Roofing
Table 2-5. Principal Design Considerations -- Low Roofing
Discussions Of Headers in Tables 2-4 and 2-5.
Weight Factor
Table 2-6. Typical Weights of Material and Equipment
Table 2-7. Fire Ratings and Recquired Underlayments For Steep- Sloped Roof Systems
Table 2.8 . Fire Ratings And Required Underlayments for Low- Slope Roof Sytems
Table 2-9. Suitability Of the Roof Deck For Various Conditions
Table 2-11. Suitability of Roof Insulation for Method Of Use
Roodf Access, Fumes and Property Protection When Reroofing.
Components of Membrane Roofing Systems
Attachment for Low-Slope Roof Systems.
Table 2-12. Some Typical Slope Limitations for Low-Slope Roof Systems
Table 2-13. Minimum Slopes Typical Steep Roofing Sytems
Table 2-14. Mean Durability Of Common Steep Roofing
Ice and Hail
Table 2-15. Typical Indoor Relative Humidity in Winter.
Table 2-16. Unit Resistances of Common Roof Insulations
Installation Locations
Energy and Solar Radiation.
Table 2-17. Equivalent Temperature Difference
Fire endurance tests.
Seismic Requirements.
Appendix 2-1. Roof Slopes and Fire Ratings for Various Materials - ufc_3_330_02a0050
Appendix 2-1. Roof Slopes and Fire Ratings for Various Materials - ufc_3_330_02a0051
Appendix 2-1. Roof Slopes and Fire Ratings for Various Materials
Appendix 2-1. Roof Slopes and Fire Ratings for Various Materials - ufc_3_330_02a0053
Figure 2-1. Material and Roofing System Options
Figure 2-3. Low - Slope (Hydrostatic)
Figure 2-4. Typical BUR System
Figure 2-7. PVC Roof System
Figure 2-8. Structural Standing Seam Metal Roofing
Figure 2-10. Wall Base And Cap Flashing
Figure 2-12a. Self- Adhesive Eaves Flashing
Figure 2-13. Vented Attic Space
Figure 2-14b. Temperature Conversion When Temperatures Differ from 20c (68F)
Figure 2-16. Self- Insulating Roof Deck
Figure 2-18. Roofing Over Thick Seismic Strap
Chapter 3. Protected Membrane Roofing Reference
Building Elements - ufc_3_330_02a0066
Penetrations.
Design Considerations
Maintenance Considerations. - ufc_3_330_02a0069
Maintenance Checklists. - ufc_3_330_02a0070
Figure 3-1. Conventional Vs Protected Membrane Roofs
Figure 3-2. Roof Drain PMR System
Chapter 4. Built -Up Roofing Systems Reference
Building Elements - ufc_3_330_02a0074
Roof Decks. - ufc_3_330_02a0075
Membranes and Surfacings
Historical Roof Restoration
Design Considerations and Alerts - ufc_3_330_02a0078
Table 4-1. Maximum Slope Recommended in ASTM D312
Aggregate Application.
Maintenance Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0081
Appendix 4-1. Equiviscous Temperature (EVT)
Commentary On Bulletin 2-91 Revisions
Appendix 4-2. Recommended Agenda For Pre- Roofing Conferences Pertaining To Membrane Roofing Systems
Agenda for Preliminary Conference
Agenda For Pre-Application Conference
Agenda For Final Inspection and Project Wrap-Up
Figure 4.2. Raised Curb Area Divider
Figure 4-3. Headlap And Exposure In a 3-Ply BUR System
Chapter 5. Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems Reference
Building Elements.
Vapor Retarders
Membranes and Surfacings.
Gaps, Flashings, Joints, and Sealants.
Design Considerations And Alerts.
Maintenance Considerations
Repair Work by User
Chapter 6. Elastomeric (EPDM) Roofing Systems Reference CEGS 07530
Building Elements - ufc_3_330_02a0099
Thermal Insulation and Heat Flow. - ufc_3_330_02a0100
Drainage, Valley And Intersection Details.
Design Considerations and Alerts - ufc_3_330_02a0102
Maintenance Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0103
Repair Work by User
Appendix 6-1. SPRI Test Method RE-1
Chapter 7. Weldable (Thermoplastic) Roofing Systems ( Including PVC, CSPE, TPO)
Building Elements - ufc_3_330_02a0107
Roof Decks. - ufc_3_330_02a0108
Thermal Insulation and Heat Flow. - ufc_3_330_02a0109
Design Considerations And Alerts - ufc_3_330_02a0110
Maintenance Considerations. - ufc_3_330_02a0111
Repair or Replace.
Appendix 7-1. Shattering Of Aged Unreinforced PVC Roof Membranes ( A Joint Document from NCRA And SPRI)
Membrane identification
Maintenance and cold weather precautions
Chapter 8. Considerations for Steep Roofing Systems
Building Elements - ufc_3_330_02a0117
Table 8-1. Weight of Common Slate And Tile Roofings
Vapor Retarders.
Design Considerations. - ufc_3_330_02a0120
Construction Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0121
Fileld Review and Observation.
Maintenance Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0123
Repairs Emergency, Temporary, And Permanent
Figure 8.2. Types Of Concreate Tile
Table 1: Typical Asphalt Shingles
Table 2: Typical Aspahalt Rolls
Figure 8.5. A Cold, Ventilated Roof Above A Cathedral Ceiling
Figure 8-7. Pipe Penetration
Figure 8-8b. Application of Roofing Staples
Chapter 9. Metal Roofing References
Climate/Weather
Table 9-1. Minimum Slope For Metal Roofing
Expansion Joints And Seismic Joints
Roof Penetrations
Design Considerations and Alerts - ufc_3_330_02a0136
Contruction Considerations
Maintenance Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0138
Repairs : Emergecy, Temporary, and Permanent
Maintenance Checklists. - ufc_3_330_02a0140
Figure 9-1. Metal Roof Panels and Clips
Figure 9-2a. Factory Sealant in Vertical Rib System
Figure 9-3. Expansion Joint with Step
Figure 9.5. Fixed Curb to Support Heavy Roottop Units Floating Base Flashing
Figure 9-7. Wall Flashing with Wall Parallel to Panel Seams.
Figure 9-9. Placement of Endlap Sealant
Chapter 10. Copper and Other Crafted Metals Reference
Building Elements
Underlayment
Design Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0150
Construction Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0151
Maintenance Considerations - ufc_3_330_02a0152
Maintenance Checklists. - ufc_3_330_02a0153
Figure 10-1. Flat Pan Roofing System
Chapter 11. Reroofing Considerations and Criteria
Table 11-1. Typical Code--Allowable Reroofs Over Existing Roofing
Building Elements - ufc_3_330_02a0157
Expansion and Seismic joints
Design Details and Alerts
Construction Considerations and Alerts
General. - ufc_3_330_02a0161
Nonmetal Checklist.
Maintenance Considerations. - ufc_3_330_02a0163
Appendix 11-1. Suggested Agenda for a Reroofing Conference
Submittals - ufc_3_330_02a0165
Storage and Protection
Storage and Protection - Continued
Figure 11-1. Sloped Roof Conversion
Chapter 12. Roof Maintenance
Building Elements - ufc_3_330_02a0170
Re-Entrant Corners.
Design Considerations For Roof Maintenance
Maintenance Considerations. - ufc_3_330_02a0173
Figure 12-1. Clearances Between Pipes/Walls/Curbs
Figure 12-3. Use Of Two- Piece Metal Counterflashing
Figure 12-5. Use of Curb for base Flashing, Independent of Wall Movement
Figure 12-7a. Metal Gravel Stop/Fascia Embedded Between Membrane Plies and Stripping Plies.
Figure 12-8. Metal Intersections (Expansions Joint Covers, Gravel Stops, etc.) Require Short Legs to Accomodate Differential Movement
Appendix C. Acronyms
Appendix C. Acronyms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0203
Appendix C. Acronyms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0204
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0206
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0207
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0208
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0209
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0210
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0211
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0212
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0213
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0214
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0215
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0216
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0217
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0218
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0219
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0220
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0221
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0222
Appendix D. Glossary Of Roofing Related Terms - Continued - ufc_3_330_02a0223
Appendix E. Metric Practic Guide for Roofing Industry
Appendix E. Metric Practic Guide for Roofing Industry - Continued