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Tapered Polyiso Roof Insulation

Presented by Shaun Kerschen

Program Description

This program provides an overview of the art and science of tapered polyiso roof insulation systems, roof membrane durability, positive drainage, and key features of sustainable roof systems.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the key components of a polyisocyanurate (polyiso) tapered roof insulation system, the energy efficiency associated with it, its embodied energy, and its positive life cycle.
• Understand roof slope and the slope options available in roof system design.
• Understand the purposes of tapered polyiso roof insulation and the benefits to roof system durability.
• Understand the benefits of pre-fabricated roof crickets, miters, and drain sumps.

About the Presenter

Shaun Kerschen is currently the Private Labels Sales manager and the Tapered Services Manager with the Atlas Roofing Corporation.  He has over 13 years of extensive experience designing, estimating, and educating the industry on tapered EPS and Polyiso roof insulation systems.  Shaun has also been involved with many of the industry organizations such as RCI, CSI, SPRI, and PIMA.

The Atlas Roofing Corporation is the largest polyiso manufacturer in North America with 8 manufacturing facilities in the US and Canada.   It is also the only polyiso manufacturer that is fully integrated producing all of its own facers for the polyiso insulation.