IIBEC Roofing Practice: Roof Assemblies - Low-Slope Components

Roofing Practice Series
Roof Assemblies: Low-Slope Components

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 includes the following components:

• Scope & Sequence downloadable PDF
• Three instructional modules, each with a video presentation and downloadable handbook PDF to take notes.
• Reference list
• Summative assessment consisting of 20 multiple-choice questions.

• Course evaluation survey

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.

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 Program Number: RP_RA_COMP_OD

Credit Start Date: January 21, 2026
Credit End Date: January 21, 2029

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.

Course Author
Elizabeth Grant, PhD, RA

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

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

Moderator
Samir Ibrahim, AIA, F-IIBEC

Continuing Education Credit Claim Information

To claim IIBEC CEHs and download a Certificate of Completion, learners are required to complete all components of the course, including a passing score of 70% or higher on the summative assessment.  Participants are provided unlimited attempts to complete the summative assessment with a passing score of 70% or higher.

• After completing the course requirements download a Certificate of Completion. 
• Participants 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
• If you are a member of AIA and would like IIBEC to report your participation in the course to AIA, there is a place in the course evaluation survey to input your AIA member number.

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 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.