IIBEC Technical Advisories
Technical Advisories describe and convey IIBEC’s positions and information concerning timely technical issues and are presented in the form of white papers, commentaries, or other analyses, supported by objective, sound research and technical documentation.
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To describe the importance of analyzing and accommodating wood shrinkage in mid-rise wood frame construction pursuant to (and beyond) current building code requirements.
Technical Advisory No. 21, 2021
Rooftop Equipment Including Communication Equipment
To provide commentary on roof design and maintenance considerations where rooftop equipment, including communication equipment, are present.
Technical Advisory No. 20, 2021
Roof Covering Systems and New Concrete Roof Decks
To provide commentary on the installation and design of low-slope roof systems over new concrete roof deck substrates.
Technical Advisory No. 18, 2019
Electronic Leak Detection
To provide information on the methods and qualifications for electronic leak detection testing used for installed roofing and waterproofing systems.
Technical Advisory No. 17, 2019
Fiber-Cement Siding: Inherent Issues Affecting Performance
To provide an informative advisory regarding performance issues that may be encountered with fiber-cement siding installed on a building.
Technical Advisory No. 16, 2018
Reuse of Roof Insulation
To provide an informative, technical advisory regarding the reuse of existing roof insulation during the replacement or repair of low-slope roofs on commercial buildings.
Technical Advisory No. 15, 2017
Secondary (Overflow) Drainage Provisions in the 2015 IBC and IRC
To raise awareness of potentially unsafe conditions that may result due to exceptions regarding roof drainage within the 2015 IBC and 2015 IRC, if the primary drainage system becomes compromised.
Technical Advisory No. 14, 2017
Wind Uplift Resistance Testing of Newly Installed Roof Assemblies
To provide IIBEC’s position pertaining to the use of field uplift testing of newly installed roof assemblies.
Technical Advisory No. 13, 2017
Removal and Replacement of Roof Substrate Materials Damaged by Moisture
Technical Advisory No. 12, 2016
TPO Single-Ply Roof Systems: Performance and Service Life
Registered Roof Consultants (RRCs) are independent roofing experts with industry-wide knowledge of materials performance and design requirements. They stand apart from suppliers, product manufacturers and contractors.
Technical Advisory No. 11, 2016
Black Staining and Flow from Self-Adhesive, Bituminous-Based Wall Flashings
Registered Roof Consultants (RRCs) are independent roofing experts with industry-wide knowledge of materials performance and design requirements. They stand apart from suppliers, product manufacturers and contractors.
Technical Advisory No. 10, 2016
Corrosion Issues Related to Bagasse Fiberboard Roof Insulation in the Gulf States Region of the United States
Registered Roof Consultants (RRCs) are independent roofing experts with industry-wide knowledge of materials performance and design requirements. They stand apart from suppliers, product manufacturers and contractors.
Technical Advisory No. 9, 2015
Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood (updated 2017)
Registered Roof Consultants (RRCs) are independent roofing experts with industry-wide knowledge of materials performance and design requirements. They stand apart from suppliers, product manufacturers and contractors.
Technical Advisory No. 8, 2015
Self-Adhesive, Modified-Bitumen Roofing Products and Systems
Registered Roof Consultants (RRCs) are independent roofing experts with industry-wide knowledge of materials performance and design requirements. They stand apart from suppliers, product manufacturers and contractors.
Technical Advisory No. 7, 2014
A Roof Dilemma: Surface Defects Requiring Repair or Surface Imperfections Not Requiring Repair?
Registered Roof Consultants (RRCs) are independent roofing experts with industry-wide knowledge of materials performance and design requirements. They stand apart from suppliers, product manufacturers and contractors.
Technical Advisory No. 6, 2014
PCBs Present in Sealants
Registered Roof Consultants (RRCs) are independent roofing experts with industry-wide knowledge of materials performance and design requirements. They stand apart from suppliers, product manufacturers and contractors.
Technical Advisory No. 5, 2014
Fasteners and Self-Sealability of Weather-Resistive Barriers
Registered Roof Consultants (RRCs) are independent roofing experts with industry-wide knowledge of materials performance and design requirements. They stand apart from suppliers, product manufacturers and contractors.
Technical Advisory No. 4, 2013
Concerns Related to Water-Based Adhesives for Use in Roofing
Registered Roof Consultants (RRCs) are independent roofing experts with industry-wide knowledge of materials performance and design requirements. They stand apart from suppliers, product manufacturers and contractors.
Technical Advisory No. 3, 2013
Issues with ANSI/SPRI ES-1
Registered Roof Consultants (RRCs) are independent roofing experts with industry-wide knowledge of materials performance and design requirements. They stand apart from suppliers, product manufacturers and contractors.
