ROOFTech 2007,
Canada’s only major exposition and educational forum on roofing products, will
be held Jun. 5 and 6, 2007, at the Round-Up Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary,
Alta.
The eighth biennua
ROOFTech, making its debut in Alberta, has been planned by the roofing industry
to provide a “hands on” educational experience on all aspects of roofing for
architects, building inspectors, contractors, engineers, property managers,
roofing consultants and specifiers. It will be much more than just a typical
trade show.
ROOFTech 2007 will
be an information forum that will provide considerable benefits for anyone who
needs to stay apprised on the latest in roofing technologies.
Trade show hours
are:
- Tues. Jun. 5 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wed. Jun. 6 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Exposition hours
are:
- Tues. Jun. 5 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Wed. Jun. 6 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ROOFTech 2007 will
feature three seminars and six major demonstrations. Learn about steep slope
and low slope roofing systems along with some valuable insights about roofing
insulation.
Attendees at
ROOFTech 2007 will have the unique opportunity to observe the actual
installation of various roof assemblies right on the exposition floor. The
demonstrations will present a brief history on the development of each major
roofing assembly, some of their features and benefits, and then provide a live
application of each system. Demonstrations will showcase typical flashing
details and good roofing practice techniques, as well as all-important safety
precautions. A team leader will provide running commentary.
ROOFTech 2007
seminars and demonstrations are organized by members of the Canadian Roofing
Contractors Association (CRCA).
EDUCATION PROGRAM
Tues. Jun. 5 – 9
a.m. to 10 a.m.
A presentation for
architects, building owners, contractors, engineers, facility managers,
property managers and specifiers.
Improving the
Reliability and Durability of Roofs: The Current “State of the Art” in Building
Science
One of North
America’s leading building scientists will share his insights on the current
“state-of-the-art” in this field, demonstrating what we are doing wrong, what
we are doing right, and what we can do to improve the reliability and
durability of roofs in particular and building envelopes in general.
Dr. Joe Lstiburek,
principal, Building Science Consulting, a Boston-based architecture and
building science consulting group specializing in building technology
consulting. An acclaimed public speaker, he has authored numerous books and
technical papers on building science, indoor air quality and durability.
Lstiburek is one of the world’s foremost authorities on energy efficient
construction techniques, rain penetration, air barriers, vapour retarders, air
quality, durability and construction technology.
Wed. Jun. 6 – 9
a.m. to 10 a.m.
A presentation for
building owners, property manager and facility managers.
Making Important
Roofing Decisions and Avoiding Costly Mistakes
All building
owners and managers will at some time be faced with the need to replace or
renovate a roof. With the vast array of products, designs and systems available
today, finding the best and most effective solution can be a daunting task.
Replace or recover? Repair or tear-off? The right decision can add
substantially to the bottom line and the building’s performance. The wrong
decision can result in economic loss and unhappy tenants. This session will
provide building owners and managers with some practical and proven guidelines
for making those important roofing decisions and avoiding costly mistakes.
Chris Love, P.
Eng., Manager, Halsall Associates Ltd.
DEMONSTRATIONS
Tues. Jun. 5
11 a.m. – Green
Roofing
A presentation
that will give you a better understanding of one of the most commonly discussed
topics in commercial roofing today – The Green Roof. Utilizing a full-sized
sectional mock-up of a typical garden roof, attendees will be walked through
the successive layers that comprise this type of assembly. Each component will
be discussed as to their function and possible variations so that participants may
obtain first-hand knowledge of this increasingly popular roof design.
1 p.m. – EPDM
Roofing Systems
The presentation
will open with the history of EPDM membranes as well as their features and
benefits. The use of EPDM membranes in new, re-roofing and recover applications
in both conventional and protected membrane assemblies will be discussed. The
demonstration will include the installation of the vapour retarder and the roof
insulation, and a discussion of the attachment methods. The EPDM membrane will then
be installed showing the positioning of the sheets, treatment of the edges and
corners, and attachment and seaming techniques.
3 p.m. – Steep
Slope Roofing Systems
The presentation
will begin with a history and general overview of steep slope roofing. The
differences between steep slope and low slope will be address and the features
and benefits of each steep slope system will be discussed. The types of systems
to be covered include asphalt shingles, concrete tiles, and traditional metal
roofing. All products will then be installed showing both the field of the
roof, as well as common details such as a valley, hip and ridge.
Wed. Jun. 6
10:30 a.m. –
Thermo-Plastic Roofing Systems
The presentation
will begin with a discussion of the development and evolution of thermo-plastic
membranes, their features and benefits. The use of thermo-plastic membranes in
new, re-roofing and recover applications in both conventional and protected
membrane assemblies will also be covered. The demonstration will show how a thermo-plastic
roofing system is assembled from the roof deck up including the vapour
retarder, insulation and attachment methods. The thermo-plastic membrane will
then be installed showing the positioning of the sheets, treatment of the edges
and corners, and fastening and seaming techniques.
12:30 p.m. –
Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems
The presentation
will examine the history of modified bitumen as well as its major features and
benefits. The use of modified bitumen membranes in new, re-roofing and recover
applications in both conventional and protected membrane assemblies will also
be covered. The demonstration will show the installation of a modified bitumen
roofing system from the deck up including the vapour retarder, the primary
insulation and a cover-board application. The modified bitumen membrane will
then be installed showing the base sheet and cap sheet, treatment of the edges
and corers, and fastening and attachment techniques.
2:30 p.m. –
Built-Up Roofing Systems
The presentation
will discuss the history, evolution, features and benefits of built-up roofing.
The use of built-up roofing in new, re-roofing and re-cover applications in
both conventional and protected membrane assemblies will also be examined. The
demonstration will show the installation of the vapour retarder, the primary
insulation and a cover board, and their attachment methods. The built-up
roofing membrane (both organic and glass felts) will be installed showing the
plies, the waterproofing coats, and treatment of the edges and corners.
For more
information, contact York Expositions at 1-800- 60-7083, ext. 221, e-mail
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or visit the Exposition web
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