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The building code addresses minimum material requirements, which may have an impact on the type of system selected for a particular application. Roof assemblies, like their exterior wall counterparts, have a requirement to provide weather protection. The International Building Code (IBC) includes several materials that are considered Class A roof coverings and do not require the testing. These materials include Brick or masonry coverings, exposed concrete roof decks, metal shingles and sheets, clay or concrete tiles and slate shingles. Roof thermal performance in residential buildings also aligns with the same methods used for wall construction in residential buildings. The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) tables for residential roofing construction are very limited in the type of construction for the roof. Openings and penetrations in roof construction are treated much differently than openings and penetrations in exterior walls.
The building code addresses minimum material requirements, which may have an impact on the type of system selected for a particular application. Roof assemblies, like their exterior wall counterparts, have a requirement to provide weather protection. The International Building Code (IBC) includes several materials that are considered Class A roof coverings and do not require the testing. These materials include Brick or masonry coverings, exposed concrete roof decks, metal shingles and sheets, clay or concrete tiles and slate shingles. Roof thermal performance in residential buildings also aligns with the same methods used for wall construction in residential buildings. The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) tables for residential roofing construction are very limited in the type of construction for the roof. Openings and penetrations in roof construction are treated much differently than openings and penetrations in exterior walls.
Step 17: Develop Roof Assemblies
Geren, Ronald L. (author)
Applying the Building Code ; 229-241
2016-04-04
13 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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