Moisture Sources and Mitigation Steps for Roofing Professionals

Date: May 20, 2026

Time: Noon–1:30 p.m. ET

Location: Zoom

Price: $115.00 Members/$145.00 Non-members

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Description
Moisture, if left unaddressed, can lead to deterioration of the roofing components and eventual failure of the roofing system. Trapped moisture can also affect the health and well-being of the building occupants. This presentation will cover the theory of moisture migration in buildings and identify various sources of moisture occurring in different types of buildings located in different climates. Tactics to employ during construction and recommended approaches to roofing system design to eliminate potential risk of moisture damage will be discussed. Architects, contractors, roofing materials manufacturers, roofing consultants, and building inspectors will greatly benefit from this presentation.

Knowledge Level: Intermediate
IIBEC Core Competency: Roofing

Continuing Education Credit Information
This activity has been approved for 1.5 IIBEC CEH.
This activity has been submitted for AIA CES.
AIA Course number: MSMIT_2026_L
AIA Provider number: G024

Recommended Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of construction materials behavior and practices.
• Baseline understanding of building physics.
• Familiarity with roof inspection process.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify moisture sources resulting from products used, practices during construction, or climatic conditions.
2. Explain the theory of moisture migration and how moisture can infiltrate a roofing assembly.
3. Explain the difference between moisture resulting from construction practices and that is generated by the building occupants.
4. Discuss roofing assembly design approaches to reduce the risk of moisture infiltration.
5. Recognize tactics that counter moisture generated during construction.

Author/Speaker
Samir Ibrahim, F-IIBEC, AIA

Moderator
Tiffany Coppock, AIA, NCARB, CSI, CDT, LEED AP, ASTM, RCI, EDAC

Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in the session content are those of the content author(s)/speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the polices or positions of the International Institute of the Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). IIBEC makes no warranty, whether express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy or validity of the information provided.

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Cancellation Policy
When needed, refunds may be processed, minus a 10% administrative fee, up until 15 days before the course date.  Within 15 days of the course date, no refund or credit will be processed.  No refund or credit will be processed on requests where the presentation has already been taken in partial or full.

AIA CES Provider statement
IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G024. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.