Steep-slope

Low-slope

Building Codes by state/city (UP Codes)

2021 IBC (building-related codes by ICC)

Roof Assemblies: chapter 15 

  • 1502 Roof Drainage
  • 1503 Weather Protection
  • 1504 Performance Requirements (wind/fire)

STEEP SLOPE

  • 1507 Underlayment
  • 1507.2 Asphalt ShingleS
  • 1507.3 Clay and Concrete Tile
  • 1507.4 Metal Roof Panels
  • 1507.5 Metal Roof Shingles
  • 1507.6 Mineral Surfaced Roll Roofing
  • 1507.7 Slate Shingles
  • 1507.8 Wood Shingle and Shake

LOW SLOPE

  • 1507.10 Built-up Roofs
  • 1507.11 Modified bitumen
  • 1507.12 Thermoset single-ply roofing
  • 1507.13 Thermoplastic single-ply roofing
  • 1507.15 Liquid-applied roofing
  • 1507.16 Photovoltaic shingles

BOOKS on LOW SLOPE ROOFING

  • Manual of Low-slope Roof Systems, C. W. Griffin and R. L, Fricklas, 2006
  • Rooftop Detail Guide, Versico Roofing Systems
  • Membrane Roof Systems, National  Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
  • NRCA Repair Manual Low-Slope Membrane Roof Systems, (NRCA)

FREE COURSES from VERSICO cover the following:

  • Building Envelope Design and Implementation
  • Roofing System Performance and Resiliency
  • Specialty Roofing Accessories and Systems