Wind Uplift - Roof Deck Pavers

We will discuss wind velocity and how it affects a building's roof deck. We will also go over roof deck designs that are able to withstand wind uplift forces along with discussing different edge restraint options for a roof parapet. In depth look at all types of parapet conditions. Discuss changes in IBC, FM Global, TDI, local and State codes and regulations.  Spending time in analysis of TDI, IBC, and ANSI SPRI RP 4 as its effects roof design. Discussion on why products not meeting code are being allowed to be on roof tops or decks.

Speaker: Allen Tiller

Speaker Bio:  Allen Tiller has been in the Construction Building Materials industry for 34 years.  He is the Wausau Tile Representative for Oklahoma and Texas for 15 years and has a BA Wichita State University, MS Kansas State University, MBA Concordia University, M Economics University of Chicago. Allen has been immersed in wind uplift testing regarding roof decks for the last 10 years.

Meeting Location:      The Ranch at Las Colinas

Meeting Address:       857 W. John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, Texas 75039

Registration start time:   11:30 am. 

Presentation begins:       12:00 pm. 

(please arrive before noon so the servers can take your order prior to the start of the presentation)

​Member/Friend of the Chapter Cost:         $15 online or $20 at the door
Non-Member/Guest Cost:                            $25 online or $30 at the door