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Specifying Metal Roofing

Learn about the latest trends and developments with metal roofing.

Metal roofing is a rapidly growing industry but, with that, has come a great deal of confusion, lack of knowledge, and sometimes even some subpar products as far as quality and performance expectations. This topic provides reliable information to help determine what are the components of a successful metal roofing system, from substrate and coatings to product design, construction design, and installation. You will walk away knowing the right things to specify in regards to metal roofing, and the things to watch for throughout the project's progress.

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Agenda

The Metal Roofing Industry

  • Industry Growth and Current Statistics
  • Commercial vs. Residential
  • New Construction vs. Retrofit

Product Benefits

  • Sustainability / Durability / Resiliency
    • Recycled Content and Recyclability
    • Hail Resistance
  • Fire Safety
  • Wind Resistance
  • Low Weight
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Beauty

Metal Roofing Products

  • Vertical Seam vs. Modular
  • Seam / Interlock Types
  • Roof Pitch Requirements

Metals

  • Steels
  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Zinc
  • Exotics

Coatings

  • Natural Metals
  • Paint Finishes
    • Polyester, SMP, PVDF
  • Aggregate Coatings

Preferred Typical Flashing Designs

  • Valleys
  • Walls
  • Hips and Ridges
  • Protrusions

Specifying for Energy Efficiency

  • Colors and Coatings
  • Thermal Breaks
  • Ventilation

Solar and Metal Roofing

  • Making a Roof Solar Ready
  • Integrated Solar

Condensation

  • What Causes Condensation
  • How to Specify a Metal Roof System That Will Not Have Condensation Issues
    • Underlayments and Vapor Barriers as Well as Ventilation

Typical Metal Roofing Guide Specification

Warranties

  • Product
  • Leakproof
  • Installation Workmanship

Proper Installation

  • Installer Requirements
  • Project Management / Oversight
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This course was last revised on June 28, 2019.

Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.

  • ICC 0.15
     
  • Lorman Education Services is an International Code Council Preferred Provider. This event is approved for 0.15 CEU's through ICC.
     

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Faculty

Todd Miller

Todd Miller

Isaiah Industries, Inc.

  • Has spent his entire career in the metal roofing industry
  • He stepped into a leadership role in Isaiah Industries, founded by his father, in 1986
  • Frequent speaker and presenter at conferences and trade shows on various topics related to metal roofing, ventilation, building science, and general construction
  • He has also written for numerous trade publications and industry technical documents
  • Past chair of the Metal Construction Association and he currently serves as vice president of the Metal Roofing Alliance
  • He publishes an educational website for metal roofing at www.asktoddmiller.com and consults with thousands of contractors, architects, and property owners each year
  • Can be contacted at [email protected] or 937-422-8718
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