Continuing Education

Advantages of Using Coverboards

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Overview

Course description

This course provides an overview of low-slope roof systems, coverboards, and thermal barriers. It covers various coverboard types, their features, benefits, and challenges. It also discusses external factors affecting roof performance and offers tools for architects and specifiers to make informed product selections. Course led by NGC-certified presenters, offering 1.0 LU/HSW credit.

Objectives

Learning objectives

Participants of this course will:

Define the reasons to use coverboard in the design of low-slope roofing systems.
Determine the different types of coverboard materials available in the marketplace.
Identify which coverboards you should use with different types of low-slope roof systems.
Assess the external factors that impact the long-term performance of a commercial roof system.
Determine the performance characteristics of the various coverboards to determine which coverboard to use for individual roof projects.

Audience

Targeted Audience

Architects, Specification Writers, Design Professionals, Facility Managers, School Boards, Architecture and Design Students, Building Owners, etc. This program meets every experience level, with time designed into the program for questions and answers.

Frequently asked questions

Course information, requirements and contact.

How long is the course?

The course lasts approximately 1 hour.

How is the course is taught?

Courses are taught onsite or virtually using a PowerPoint presentation. Samples, test data and exercises are based on the topic of discussion.

What technology requirements are needed?

Projection capabilities for the PowerPoint presentation, Power,
HDMI, WiFi

Is there a cost for this program?

There is no cost for this program.

Will I receive proof of participation?

NGC offers Certificates of Participation for reciprocating
association members.

Who do I contact about setting up this course and for further questions?

For questions or additional information, email us at ngcaia@nationalgypsum.com. If you are interested in taking this course sign up with the form listed in the page below.