Parapet Predicaments and Roof Edge Conundrums
(Room Champagne 1)
12 Jun 19
2:30 PM
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3:45 PM
Tracks:
Business, Entertainment, Low Slope/Commercial, Product Demonstration, Steep Slope/Residential
The roof meets the wall at the intersection of design aesthetics, functionality, durability, construction sequencing and maintenance. Each of these perspectives have champions, often with competing interests, that can significantly influence the success of this critical interface. Proper alignment, detailing, coordination and execution are paramount. Continuity of moisture, air, vapor and thermal layers are necessary for long term performance and requires project specific detailing. We will review a variety of building types to discuss the continuity of detailing required to manage moisture, air, vapor and thermal performance, as well as wind resistance requirements at the critical wall-to-roof interface. We will discuss code requirements and how to achieve compliance through design. This session will provide guidelines to successfully navigate these often competing interests and provide strategies for achievable performance through design and specification without compromising the aesthetics with distracting details over the edge of the roof. We will review detail examples that gracefully and not so gracefully blend together form and function at various roof to wall interfaces, reviewing variations to account for constructability, various trades, and construction phase sequencing. Lastly, we will provide methods to integrate the project team throughout the process to elevate the probability of success and minimize construction phase changes.