The History of Roofing in One Building Since the 1970s—Actually!

10:15am – 11:15am
York Ballroom B–C

Jean-Guy Levaque, F-IIBEC, RRC, RRO, Arch Technologist

Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Credits: This session has been approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH. | This session has been approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW. | 1 hour (60 min) of Education is eligible for 1 BSS Credit | 1 OAA Core Learning Hour | Session may qualify for PEEK CPD.
Session Topics(s): Research & Technology: R&T, Roofing: R, Case Studies: CST

Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, the attendee will be able to:

• Discuss important milestones throughout the history of roofing since the 1970s.
• Identify key elements of roof systems, roof evaluations and assessments, and report presentations to clients.
• Self-evaluate present practice in roof assessments and decision-making processes on replacement of roofs.
• Recognize challenges in the analysis of multiple parameters to attain a final recommendation.

Description
Imagine that there is a commercial building out there that has encapsulated a good part of the history of roofing since the 1970s! We have discovered this building in Canada and will present a case study to look at this extraordinary example of roof life management, highlighting the various roof system types, the roof renewal processes that took place, and the positive and negative impact that decision-making processes have had on the performance of the building. We will discuss the process of roof condition assessment information gathering and analysis of the roof systems in place. Finally, we will outline the findings of tests completed and the steps that are now being carried out to address the long-term issues. Our findings will confirm what many people face today with commercial type buildings across Canada. These buildings have long outlived their original intended service life and now are needing extensive repairs, making the lessons it offers invaluable to consultants and owners alike. 

Presenter/Author

Jean-Guy Levaque, F-IIBEC, RRC, RRO, Arch Technologist

Pretium Engineering Inc.

As a specialist roofing consultant with more than 42 years of construction experience and more than 34 years of roof consulting expertise, Jean-Guy Levaque has been providing valuable and practical solutions to high-profile national clients for existing building retrofit and new construction projects. A fluently bilingual consultant, he has an in-depth knowledge of the roofing industry and is widely recognized throughout Canada, the US, and internationally. Levaque strives to understand the needs of clients, and is dedicated to providing the best solutions, with integrity and honesty.