Catastrophic storms have raised the bar to which design and construction must protect public, hospitality, and sporting arenas. Learn how to evaluate the roof envelope for potential failure and how to design for weather-tight solutions using metal roofing. Finally, discover what to look for in a manufacturer, contractor, and the weather-tight warranty.

   Learning objectives:

• Appraise problems that cause weather-tight failures in the roofing envelope, including wind, rain, snow, fire, hail, and seismic
• Explore standards for testing weather tightness and identify areas for improvement in the specification process that will help to get a better building
• Contrast how metal compares to other materials in terms of cost, safety, and design creativity