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Inspecting Commercial Low-Slope Roofs
About This Course
About This Course
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About This Course
2 Topics
Student Verification
Course Information
Introductory Information
The History of Low-Slope Roofs
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The History of Low-Slope Roofs
1 Topic
History of Roof Slope
Steep-Slope vs. Low-Slope Roofs
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Steep-Slope vs. Low-Slope Roofs
2 Topics
Steep-Slope Roof
Low-Slope Roof
Low-Slope Roof Construction and Failure of Responsibilities
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Low-Slope Roof Construction and Failure of Responsibilities
3 Topics
Design Considerations
Roof Failure
Invasive Testing
Modes of Low-Slope Failure That the Inspector Should Report On
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Modes of Low-Slope Failure That the Inspector Should Report On
5 Topics
Identifying Defects
Economic Reasons for Roof Failure
Technical Reasons for Roof Failure: Environmental Damage
Technical Reasons for Roof Failure: New Materials
Technical Reasons for Roof Failure: Workmanship
Pre-Inspection Process
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Pre-Inspection Process
2 Topics
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1 Exam
Scope of the Inspection
Document Review and Interviews Pertaining to the Roof
Quiz #1: Low-Slope Roof Introductory Information
Low-Slope Roof Assembly
Structural Roof Deck
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Structural Roof Deck
1 Topic
Functions of the Structural Roof Deck
Types of Structural Roof Deck
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Types of Structural Roof Deck
7 Topics
Steel Roof Decks
Cementitious Wood Fiber Roof Decks
Structural Concrete Decks
Wood Panel Decks
Wood Planks and Wood Boards
Inspecting the Structural Roof Deck
Roof Deck Insulation Inspection Video
Expansion Joints
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Expansion Joints
2 Topics
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1 Exam
Expansion Joint
Inspecting Expansion Joints
Quiz #2: Low-Slope Roof Assembly
Low-Slope Roof Air Retarders and Vapor Retarders
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Low-Slope Roof Air Retarders and Vapor Retarders
3 Topics
Difference Between Low-Slope Roof Air Barriers and Vapor Retarders
Fundamentals of Air Barriers and Vapor Retarders
Air Barriers
Low-Slope Roof Thermal Insulation
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Low-Slope Roof Thermal Insulation
7 Topics
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1 Exam
Advantages and Disadvantage of Thermal Insulation in Commercial Roofing
Conventional Roof System
Protected Membrane Roof (PMR)
Types of Low-Slope Roof Thermal Insulation
Tapered Insulation
Cover Boards
Inspecting Thermal Insulation and Cover Boards
Quiz #3: Low-Slope Roof Assembly
Low-Slope Roof Membrane
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Low-Slope Roof Membrane
4 Topics
Types of Low-Slope Roof Membrane Installations
Loose Laid Membrane and Ballasted Roof Video
Billowing, Tenting and Blow-Offs
Design Considerations
Types of Low-Slope Roofs
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Types of Low-Slope Roofs
5 Topics
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1 Exam
Membrane Identification
Built-Up Roof
Modified Bitumen Roof
Single-Ply Roof
Metal Panel Roofs
Quiz #4: Low-Slope Roof Assembly
Coating
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Coating
1 Topic
Coatings
Flashing and Roof Penetrations
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Flashing and Roof Penetrations
5 Topics
Types of Openings and Flashing Details
Horizontal Terminations at Roof Openings
Vertical Terminations at Walls and Parapets
Additional Modes of Failure for Flashing That the Inspector Should Report On
Parapet Wall Inspection Video
Low-Slope Roof Drainage
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Low-Slope Roof Drainage
5 Topics
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1 Exam
Drainage Basics
Types of Low-Slope Roof Drainage
Interior Drainage Video
Achieving Positive Drainage
Water Damage and Stains
QUIZ #5: Low-Slope Roof Assembly
Performing the Inspection
Inspection Procedure
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Inspection Procedure
6 Topics
Safety First
Accessing the Roof
Fixed Ladder Safety Video
Roof Access Stairs Video
Defect Inspection Checklist
Repair/replacement Cost Estimates
Conclusion and Final Exam
Takeaway for Commercial Property Inspectors
Inspection Training Videos
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Inspection Training Videos
3 Topics
Low-Slope Commercial Roof Inspection of a Ballasted EPDM Roof Training Video
Low-Slope Commercial Roof Inspection of a Built-Up Roof Training Video
Low-Slope Commercial Roof Inspection of a Mechanically Attached Single-Ply Membrane Roof Training Video
Inspecting Low-Slope Roofs Course Final Exam
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