Roofing Practice Series
Roofing Assemblies: Low-Slope Components

Date: April 8, 2026

Time: Noon–4:00 p.m. ET
Price: $295.00/members, $450.00/nonmembers

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Registration price listed is for one individual registration. For information on group pricing, reach out to education@iibec.org.

The live course will take place via Zoom. Registrants will receive an email to confirm enrollment. Access the live course login information in the LearnUpon platform.

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

IIBEC Core Competency: Roofing

Continuing Education Credit Information
This activity has been approved for 3.5 IIBEC CEH.
This activity has been approved for 3.5 AIA LU/HSW.
AIA Course number: RP_RA_COMP_L
AIA Provider number: G024

Recommended Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic building terminology.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings such as plans, sections, and details.
• Comprehension of fundamental building science concepts related to structure, moisture, and heat, such as building loads, drainage, condensation, vapor drive, heat flow, and thermal resistance.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Describe the role and main functions of roof decks, substrate board, air barriers, vapor retarders, insulation, and cover board in roof assemblies.
2. Categorize and identify the characteristics of each of these roof components.
3. Summarize design considerations for each of these roof components.
4. Explain the history of, and rationale for, protected membrane roof assemblies; identify their components and variations; and summarize design considerations, concerns, and opportunities related to these roof systems.

Description
This course covers topics relevant to the practice of roof consulting and related roofing activities, including the design, manufacture, installation, observation, inspection, and maintenance of roof components and assemblies. It is targeted at current and prospective roof consultants, roof observers, architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, manufacturer’s representatives, students, and all other learners already in or planning to enter the building enclosure profession.

The course is divided into three modules:

• The first module, “Decks,” addresses the role and function of roof decks within the roof assembly, the categorization and characteristics of different types of roof decks, and key design parameters related to each of the main types.
• The second module, “Substrate Board to Cover Board,” covers substrate board, air barriers, vapor retarders, insulation, and cover board, addressing the function, categorization, and design criteria for each of these components. Focus is given to integration of these components into the overall building enclosure to provide thermal and moisture protection.
• The third module, “Protected Membrane Roof (PMR) Assemblies,” explains how and why roof components are arranged in specific ways in this assembly, describes the unique characteristics of roof components as adapted for PMR assemblies, and explains the special design considerations of these systems.

Speakers
Elizabeth Grant, PhD, RA
Scott Hinesley, F-IIBEC, RRC, PE

Moderator
Samir Ibrahim, F-IIBEC, AIA

Course Author
Elizabeth Grant, PhD, RA

Course Reviewers
Richard L. Cook, Jr., F-IIBEC, RBEC, CBECxP, RRO, REWO, CSRP, SC, ACEM, CCS, LEED
Scott M. Hinesley, F-IIBEC, RRC, PE
Ralph M. Paroli, PhD, CChem

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.

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