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Abstract
As part of the building enclosure, the roofing assembly must resist numerous challenges to effectively separate the interior building environment from the exterior. When properly designed and constructed, roofing assemblies can provide many years of service. Conversely, poorly secured roofing assemblies are unable to resist significant wind loads and are likely to become detached or damaged from wind events well below the design wind pressures for the assembly. Simpson Gumpertz & Heger’s (SGH) recent investigation experience at several buildings has shown that defects related to the design and installation of adhered rigid insulation are often major contributors to failure of the roofing assembly. We will describe several adhesive failure mechanisms identified by our recent roofing investigations and discuss the lessons to be learned from these failures.
As part of the building enclosure, the roofing assembly must resist numerous challenges to effectively separate the interior building environment from the exterior. When properly designed and constructed, roofing assemblies can provide many years of service. Conversely, poorly secured roofing assemblies are unable to resist significant wind loads and are likely to become detached or damaged from wind events well below the design wind pressures for the assembly. Simpson Gumpertz & Heger’s (SGH) recent investigation experience at several buildings has shown that defects related to the design and installation of adhered rigid insulation are often major contributors to failure of the roofing assembly. We will describe several adhesive failure mechanisms identified by our recent roofing investigations and discuss the lessons to be learned from these failures.
Date
10/2011
10/2011
Author(s)
David Slick; Nicholas Piteo, Alex Kosis; Philip Frederick
David Slick; Nicholas Piteo, Alex Kosis; Philip Frederick
Page(s)
41-50
41-50
Source
Roof Consultants Institute
Roof Consultants Institute
Keyword(s)
adhered rigid insulation; failure; adhesive;
adhered rigid insulation; failure; adhesive;