Abstract
The primary purpose of this project was to determine the effect of high R value roof insulation on the service life of builtup roofing membranes used on the low slope roofs of commercial and industrial buildings. Limitations imposed by the scope of this project prevented conducting a statistically valid sampling of this type of roof construction. Instead, an in depth visual inspection of the roofs selected was conducted by experienced roofing professionals. Recommendations are presented for ways and means to implement the results of the study. Recommendations are also given for further investigative studies to support energy conservation objectives related to slow roofs.
The primary purpose of this project was to determine the effect of high R value roof insulation on the service life of builtup roofing membranes used on the low slope roofs of commercial and industrial buildings. Limitations imposed by the scope of this project prevented conducting a statistically valid sampling of this type of roof construction. Instead, an in depth visual inspection of the roofs selected was conducted by experienced roofing professionals. Recommendations are presented for ways and means to implement the results of the study. Recommendations are also given for further investigative studies to support energy conservation objectives related to slow roofs.
Date
3/1983
3/1983
Author(s)
R Johnson; B LaCosse
R Johnson; B LaCosse
Page(s)
36
36
Source
Oak Ridge National Lab
Oak Ridge National Lab
Keyword(s)
R value; insulation; built up roof; BUR; low slope roof; service life; performance study; DOE;
R value; insulation; built up roof; BUR; low slope roof; service life; performance study; DOE;