Description
ROOF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE II
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. Topics include design for wind and fire resistance; fluid-applied membranes; roof flashing design and problems; roof and moisture surveys; maintenance and repair; roof asset management; expanded use roof systems, steep slope roofing, clay and concrete, and metal roofing principles.
Continuing Education Credit Statements
This course is approved for 16.0 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 16.0 AIA LU HSW
AIA Program Number: RTSII_2025_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024
IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Roofing
Subtopics: Roofing, Inspection/Quality Control, Codes & Standards, Wind & Structure, Energy Performance, Sustainability/Resilience
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Recommended Course Prerequisites:
- Basic familiarity with roof assemblies and components
- General understanding of the roles, interrelationships, and responsibilities of roof designers and consultants, architects and consulting engineers, general contractors, roof contractors and other subcontractors, building owners, and manufacturers
Credit Start Date: January 7, 2026
Credit Expiration Date: January 7, 2029
Original Credit Start Date: 2019
Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.
Content Review Information
Review Date: December 15, 2025
Reviewer: Elizabeth Grant, PhD, RA
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.
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.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
1. Understand the basics of design for wind and fire resistance, with a focus on building codes and testing protocols and their historical origins.
2. Describe the formulation, characteristics, installation procedures, and quality assurance metrics for fluid-applied membranes, steep slope roofing, clay and concrete tiles, and metal roofing.
3. Identify the roles and responsibilities of participants in the roofing profession in conducting roof surveys, moisture surveys, maintenance and repair and roof asset management. Articulate best practices and appropriate tools and procedures relevant to each of these activities.
4. Relate the challenges and opportunities presented when roofs serve additional functions such as paver decks or vegetated roofs. Explain the nature, function, use, and limitations of these assemblies and their components.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate On Demand_AIA HSW and IIBEC CEH 2025
Learning credits
Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty