Fasteners for Commercial Low-Slope Roof Decks

Fasteners for Commercial Low-Slope Roof Decks

Mechanical fasteners are the primary structural link between the weather-resistant roof membrane and the building’s load-bearing deck. This course examines how commercial low-slope roof assemblies are regulated and provides a technical framework for selecting and verifying mechanical fasteners based on deck type, substrate condition, and required performance. Participants explore deck substrates, fastener types, standardized field pullout testing, and how to integrate verified values with wind uplift calculations to produce code-compliant, site-specific fastener design.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

Identify the common roof deck substrates encountered in commercial low-slope construction and explain their impact on the engineering of code-compliant assemblies.
Describe standard and specialty roofing fasteners and specify the correct fastener for each substrate type to achieve required pullout values.
Apply the ANSI/SPRI FX‑1 field pullout verification testing procedure, interpreting results and adjusting design values to reflect actual site conditions.
Integrate deck type, fastener selection, pullout values, wind uplift calculations, and installation best practices to design a robust, code-compliant rooftop fastener system.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.

Presented by Mark Vargas and Daymon Vargas on behalf of Anchor Products LLC. View the Privacy Policy .

Presenter Information

Name: Mark Vargas and Daymon Vargas

Title: Mark Vargas, Director of Business Development and Daymon Vargas, Reginal Business Manager - Greater Houston Area and Texas Gulf Coast, Anchor Products

Background:

Mark Vargas is a Fort Worth, Texas–based business development leader with over 30 years of experience in the commercial roofing, rooftop support systems, and construction-related industries. Currently serving as Director of Business Development at AP Roof Services, he specializes in driving strategic growth, building market presence, and delivering innovative rooftop attachment and securement solutions that serve a wide range of trades, including roofing, solar, mechanical, and electrical. Throughout his career—including leadership roles at Anchor Products, MIRO Industries, and HSS Safety Solutions—Mark has developed a reputation for identifying market opportunities, strengthening customer relationships, and bringing practical, high-performance solutions to complex industry challenges. His background spans operations, sales leadership, manufacturing, and field execution, giving him a well-rounded perspective and deep industry insight. Mark brings a collaborative mindset to his work, building positive relationships and contributing to team success while remaining committed to continuous growth, ongoing education and training to further improve his skills, and raising awareness within the industry to support its advancement and long-term development.

Daymon Vargas is a relationship‑focused regional business manager who built his career from the ground up—starting in the shop, learning the products by hand, and growing into roles across sales, technical services, and now regional leadership. That path gives him a rare blend of technical credibility and real‑world practicality that customers immediately trust.

Born in Houston, Texas, and raised in Utah from a young age, he brings a mix of Southern roots and mountain‑state grit to everything he does. He’s the person people call when they need clarity, momentum, or a steady partner who can keep a project moving even when things get messy. Whether he’s coordinating engineering, helping a contractor solve a rooftop challenge, or guiding a customer through specs and submittals, Daymon shows up with a calm, solutions‑first mindset and a genuine desire to help.

Outside of work, he keeps life balanced with the things he loves—watching sports, playing golf, hanging out with his dog, and spending time with family. Those moments keep him grounded and fuel the same positive, dependable energy he brings to his professional life.

This course is registered with: 26 Industry Association(s)

Industry Association(s)

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

AIA/CES Learning units: 1

AIA approved course. This course qualifies for 1.0 LU/HSW Hour.

AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members' behalf.

Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

Hours: 1

This course qualifies for HSW.

American Construction Inspectors Association (ACIA)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

Credits: 1

This course is approved for ACIA RCI CEUs. This course qualifies for HSW.

ACIA members self-report to ACIA by submitting their certificate of completion to ACIA for RCI renewal.

American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

CE Hours: 1

AIBD approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.

Learners self-report.

American Institute of Constructors (AIC)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

CPD Hours: 1

AIC approved course.

Hours must be self-reported to the AIC.

Building Owners and Managers Institute - Continuing Professional Development (BOMI CPD)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

CPD Hours: 1

BOMI approved course. This program qualifies for BOMI Institute Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit for RPA, FMA, and/or SMA graduates. This course qualifies for HSW.

Members must self-report CPD hours.

California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

CE Hours: 1

CCIDC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.

Members must self-report CEU hours to CCIDC.

Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

Provider Number: 0004278, Sequence Number 0000031

PDHs: 1

FBPE approved provider.

The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

CE Hours: 1

InterNACHI approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.

Members must self-report CE hours to InterNACHI.

Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

Hour(s) 1

The course is approved by the State of Oregon Construction Contractors Board.

Members must self-report.

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

CE Hours: 1

This program meets NAHB's continuing education requirements for one or more of the following designations: Certified Graduate Associate (CGA), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Green Professional (CGP), Graduate Master Builder (GMB), Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR), Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)

National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

CEUs: 0.1

NARI approved course.

0.1 CEU toward certification renewals. 1 Hour toward certification application.

Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: 199980

PDH: 1

AEC Daily is an RCEP-approved continuing education provider.

Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP.

Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute (RMMI)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

Credit Per Hour: 1

This is a RMMI approved course.

RMMI will confirm certification credit upon receipt of Certificate of Completion (members must self-report).

The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

Provider No.: A-002

Learning hours: 1

This course is approved as a Structured Course.

AAA Members must self-report their learning hours to AAA.

Architects' Association of New Brunswick (AANB)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

Learning Hours: 1

This course may qualify for either core/structured or self-directed/non-structured learning hours.

Architects Association of Prince Edward Island (AAPEI)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

Learning hours: 1

This course is approved as a Core Learning Activity.

Members must self-record their learning hours on the RAIC|Architecture Canada Transcript Database, https://raic.org/transcripts.

Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

Learning units: 1

AIBC members may self-report this learning activity for consideration of AIBC learning units.

Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

MRC Hours 1

CAHPI approved course, MRC Hours.

Members must self-report MRC hours to CAHPI.

Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

PDE Hours: 1

CSC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.

Members must self-report PDE hours to CSC.

Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Architects (NLAA)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

Learning units: 1

This course is approved as a core course.

Members must self-report LUs through the MCET National Con Ed reporting website. (www.architranscripts.ca/default.htm)

Northwest Territories Association of Architects (NWTAA)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

Learning Hours: 1

This course is approved as a Structured course.

Members must self-report Learning Hours through the National Con Ed reporting website at https://www.raic.org/transcripts/default.htm

The Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

Learning Hours: 1

This course may qualify as a Core/Structured Activity.

Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

Hours: 1

This course may apply to both OAA structured and unstructured learning as long as it addresses the required subject matter topics.

Members must self-report activity to OAA and retain your Certificate of Completion.

Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227 / Course # AEC2227

Approval ID: AEC2227 / Course # AEC2227

Hours / Nombre d’heures: 1

This course qualifies for self-directed learning activity with the OAQ. / Ce cours est reconnu par l’OAQ comme activité d’auto-apprentissage.

Members must self-report hours to OAQ. / Les membres doivent rapporter eux-mêmes leurs heures à l'OAQ.

Saskatchewan Association of Architects (SAA)

Course Number/ID: AEC2227:1

Approval ID: AEC2227:1

Provider No.: 1036

Learning units: 1

This course is approved as a core course.

Members must self-report LUs through the RAIC National Con Ed reporting website. http://raic.org/transcripts.

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Fasteners for Commercial Low-Slope Roof Decks

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