CCPIA has downloadable Reference Sheets for Low-Slope Roof Inspections for members to use. The types of low-slope roofing systems included are built-up roofs (BUR), modified bitumen roofs, single-ply roofs (TPO,…
Ready-to-Use Graphics CCPIA has a variety of social media graphics and templates available for members to use. These ready-to-use graphics may be downloaded directly from our website and posted to…
Conventional Roof System In a conventional roof system, the insulation is installed under the roof membrane. This is the most common low-slope roof application. The location of the insulation in…
Scope of the Commercial Property Inspection Commercial Inspection Standards of Practice When entering into an agreement to inspect a property, it’s common for the inspector to include in the agreement…
Terms You Should Know Thermal conductivity Thermal conductivity is the K-value. It is the measure of a material’s ability to conduct heat. A low K-value indicates that the material does…
The insulation used in low-slope roof assemblies typically falls into one of the four categories: rigid board insulation; dual-purpose structural deck and insulating planks; lightweight insulating concrete (LWIC); or sprayed…
All buildings are capable of having an unlimited physical service life, but not an unlimited economic life. No other building system surpasses roofs as a source of litigation. Roofs may…
The complexities involved in adequately designing a roof for optimal long-term performance are reflected by the number of factors that a designer must consider, including: original construction and life-cycle (long-term)…
The following information is a general overview of basic and accessory low-slope roof components, their major design factors, functions, and common failures. The three main components of a low-slope roof…
Low-slope roofs were a late invention in building construction. This was mostly because steep-slope roofs exhibited superior water-shedding properties. Also, before industrialization, much of the manufacturing of goods was done…
Cast-iron boilers are often found in residential applications and small commercial installations. These boilers are compact and function exclusively in low-pressure steam or hot-water applications. The physical size of a…