2025 Convention Session: Enhancing Roofing Performance by Understanding the When and Where for Air and Vapor Control Layers (Wood)

Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2025 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Orlando, Florida.  This course includes the following components:

• recording of the live session
• a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions
• two surveys required to claim continuing education credit

Description

Roofs play a vital role in building performance, but their effectiveness hinges on proper moisture management. This session empowers designers and building owners to make informed decisions regarding air and vapor control layers, crucial components affecting a building’s energy efficiency, durability, and overall health. During this session, participants will explore the distinct functions of air barriers and vapor retarders, as well as appropriate applications in various climates and building types. Understanding the “when and where” of these control layers informs decisions that enhance a building’s energy efficiency, durability, and overall health. This approach leads to the creation of cost-effective and long-lasting roof systems, ensuring a building’s peak performance for years to come. The ever-evolving landscape of building design demands ever-evolving solutions. Roofs, once simple barriers against the elements, now play a much more intricate role. As buildings grow larger, environmental concerns heighten, and technology advances, our understanding of building science takes center stage. This session delves into the world of air and vapor control layers, the silent guardians of a building's key to moisture control, health, and energy efficiency.

Speaker/Author

Scott Wood
Senior Building Scientist
VaproShield

As the senior building scientist at VaproShield, Scott Wood provides product support running the laboratory for evaluating existing and new product development. He provides technical support for the company’s representatives and clients and assists in the development and updating technical aspects of product literature. Wood has authored numerous papers and American Institute of Architects (AIA) presentations in areas of both thermography and building science, providing thousands with his knowledge in these sciences. He is involved in many organizations regarding thermography and building science, including serving as the director of building science of the International Association of Certified Thermographers (IACT), as an active voting member for ASTM C6 and C16 committees, and as a member of SeaBEC.

Course Access
Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.

Credit Start Date   01/15/25            Credit Expiration Date  01/15/25

Course Recommended Prerequisite(s)

• Basic understanding of the roof enclosure, moisture movement, vapor, and air control layers

IIBEC Core Competencies: Roofing

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH

This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
AIA Course Number: CONV25_20_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024

Continuing Education Credit Claim Information

To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to:

• Achieve a passing score of 70% on the summative assessment (learners are provided unlimited attempts)
• Complete the course Evaluation & Attestation Survey

After completing the Evaluation & Attestation Survey, learners will be able to download a Certificate of Completion.  Learners are responsible for self-reporting IIBEC CEH credit by uploading their Certificate of Completion to their IIBEC Portal. For assistance in self-reporting CEHs, please reach out to: cehs@iibec.org

To claim AIA LU, learners are required to complete the above requirements, as well as:

• Complete the AIA Survey (AIA member number is required)

AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.

AIA CES Provider statement

IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider 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.