Metal Roofing: History, Material, & Application
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Durability and strength are two benefits that are fueling the growing popularity of metal roofing systems. This course examines the performance characteristics of metal roofing materials and the technological advancements that increase corrosion resistance and coating durability. The advantages of factory-formed panels and components and the environmental benefits of metal roofs are also presented.
Prerequisites: No
Course Level: Introductory
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- State the performance differences in steel vs. aluminum and galvanized vs. aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel to demonstrate the important considerations for metal roof corrosion resistance, especially in marine environments.
- Describe coating options for metal roofing systems and specify pretreatment and coating processes that will result in a product that resists staining, chalking, fading, and environmental aging that can shorten the roof's life.
- Explain the advantages of the factory setting to produce consistent finished products that result in a weathertight installation, pass rigorous testing and certification standards, and achieve a variety of panel forms to meet any design goal.
- Discuss the environmental benefits of a metal roofing system including how it can contribute toward a cool roof, is compatible with solar panels, can be used as an EPA-recommended material for water catchment systems, and may contribute toward meeting credit requirements in LEED® v4.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Jim Bush, CSI on behalf of ATAS International, Inc.. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Jim Bush, CSI
Title: VP of Sales and Marketing, ATAS International, Inc.
Background: Jim Bush is on the executive board of the Metal Construction Association (MCA) and served as the past chairperson of the MCA Retrofit Council, MCA Roofing Council, and MCA Roofing Certification Committee. He is a member of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and the wind investigation team of the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI). Jim is a past organizer and leader of the demonstration area at METALCON, the major metal construction industry trade show, and he speaks regularly on metal construction-related topics throughout the country. In addition, he spearheaded ATAS's monthly “Building Your Business with Metal” contractor training sessions and worked on a task group to create the MCA installation training manual. He was inducted into the Metal Construction News Hall of Fame in 2014.
