Roofing

Robert E. Merton, P.E.

Course Outline

To insure consistency in construction standards and systems utilized in DoD facilities, common design criteria and requirements have been developed and incorporated into Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs). Roofing is one of the areas covered by UFCs. Roofing designs associated with Military projects now rely extensively on commercial industry standards. However, there are some limitations in the applicability of commercial standards to Military projects as delineated in UFC 3-110-03.

This 6 hour course explains how to apply the NRCA Manual and the MBMA Roofing manual to the design of Military projects (including Air Force, Army, and Navy).

This course requires the completion of a multiple-choice quiz at its conclusion in order to obtain the necessary certification.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course the student should be able to:

• Understand the background and purpose for this UFC;
• Understand which DoD facilities are covered under these standards;
• Be familiar with the general design requirements for roofing systems;
• Be able to identify the design professional qualifications for roofs;
• Be familiar with the design requirements of Low-slope roofs;
• Be familiar with the types of roof decks, and which may be utilized for new construction;
• Be able to distinguish between hydrostatic and hydrokinetic systems and requirements;
• Be familiar with common types of insulation and applications of the insulation types;
• Be familiar with the types of roof membranes suitable for use on military projects;
• Be familiar with the design requirements of Steep-slope roofs;
• Be familiar with roof system related sheet metal flashings;
• Be familiar with Standing Seam Metal Roofing System design requirements;
• Be familiar with the weather considerations for roof design;
• Understand the compatibility requirements of sheet metal anchors;
• Be familiar with re-roofing requirements;
• Understand the purpose of the life-cycle cost analysis associated with a re-roofing project;
• Be familiar with some of the safety precautions particular to re-roofing projects;
• Be familiar with the relationship of the requirements of this UFC and the NRCA Manual; and
• Be familiar with the warranty requirements for roof projects.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for design professionals, engineers, architects, facility planners, contracting personnel, and contractors, responsible for roofing planning, system design, installation, and maintenance of military projects.

Benefit to Attendees

Attendees will be familiar with the applicability of commercial standards and design requirements for Military roofing projects associated with both new and existing buildings.  

Course Introduction

This course will cover some limitations in the applicability of commercial standards to Military projects as delineated in UFC 3-110-03, and how to apply the NRCA Manual and the MBMA Roofing manual to the design of Military projects (including Air Force, Army, and Navy).

Course Content

In this course, you are required to study Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-110-03, Roofing.

Roofing

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Course Summary

This course will briefly examine the following topics and will provide references for further in-depth information and study:

Introduction
Low-slope Roofing Design Requirements
Steep-slope Roofing Design Requirements
Roof System related Sheet Metal Flashings
Standing Seam Metal Roofing System Design Requirements
Re-roofing Requirements
References
Best Practices
Warranties
Quality Assurance Considerations   

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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