Western Roofing Expo 2020

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Commercial Vapor Retarders: Challenges and Solutions (Room Champagne 1)

10 Jun 19
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Low Slope, Low Slope/Commercial, Steep Slope

This presentation focuses on commercial roofing vapor retarders, and covers the fundamental requirements for materials that serve as commercial roofing vapor retarders as well as air barriers and water-resistive barriers. This review includes U.S. building code requirements of these materials. The presentation examines industry challenges and solutions related to construction, exposures and the built environment.