Addressing Moisture Durability & Energy Performance in Roofing Assemblies

How to specify and design the roof systems and building enclosures to protect the occupants & ensure business continuity, and to prevent health concerns from moisture accumulation and biological growth throughout the project life cycle.                   

Apply recent changes in energy codes to building enclosure roof and wall assemblies for improved energy efficiency.

Evaluate effectiveness in existing green standards for a project’s long-term moisture durability regarding the scope and impact to the building enclosure.

Identify how to test and implement various green standards across the various project phases, including design and material selection, construction-related activities, field performance testing, and Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx).

Apply examples of best practices and tools to assist in designing energy-efficient and durable roofing and building enclosures.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES  

1. Evaluate effectiveness in existing green standards for a project’s long term moisture durability of the enclosure scope and impact.

2. Apply recent changes in energy codes to building enclosure roof and wall assemblies for improved energy efficiency.

3. Identify how to utilize and supplement various green standards across the various project phases.

4. Apply examples of best practices and tools to assist in designing energy-efficient and durable roofing & building enclosures.

SPEAKER & BIO:                  

Melody Jackson is a Building Design Manager for the Southwest. Last year Melody was a guest speaker at the 2023 convention for Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) and at Mexico Roofing Day, sponsored by IIBEC’s Mexico City chapter.

Melody has 11 years of experience in the AEC industry and spent 7 years working in construction law.  She has over 5 years of experience as an independent specification’s writer. She holds a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Houston.

Melody is actively involved in various professional organizations at the local level.  She has served on the CSI Houston Board of Directors for over 6 years and served two terms as Treasurer. In June she began a term as Vice President for Publications and Public Service. She has served on the CSI Houston Golf Committee for more years than she can count. Melody is a founding member of the National Women in Roofing Houston Chapter.

Meeting Location: Grapevine Chamber of Commerce

Meeting Address: 200 Vine St E, Grapevine, TX 76051

Registration start time: 11:30 am

Presentation begins: 12:00 pm

Member Cost: $30

Mon-Member/Guest Cost:    $40