chicago's green & garden roofing codes & technology
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Chicago's Green & Garden
Roofing Codes & Technology
CRCA & CRC @ NRCA
International Symposium 2011
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology Thanks !!
NRCA, ORNL, NRC International
Roofing Symposium
Peer Reviewers, Team
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• CRCA – Late 1800’s – Members…
–Membership Meetings, Trade Show &
Seminars, Education…
–Scholarship - Celebrate Students
–Awards
–Relationships….
Chicago's Green & Garden
Roofing Codes & Technology
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Chicago's Green & Garden
Roofing Codes & Technology
•Chicago‟s Union
Roofing Contractors
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
Learning Objectives • History
• Issues – Technical, Science
Slow water drainage
Save Energy – Reflectivity, Insulation
Urban Heat Island Reduction
Code Requirements
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Green & Vegetative Garden Roof Issues
– Technical • Specification Sections
• Chicago Energy Code 2009
• International Building Code – 2006 – Vegetative Systems – Code Silent
• International Building and Fire Code 2012- Vegetative- New Requirements
– Installed Costs
– Insurance
– Warranty
– Licensing
– Workforce Education & Safety
– More….
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Being Green… Yesterday, Today
Whole Foods Photo McHugh Photo
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Being Green…Autos; Small - Engineering
McHugh Photo
1976….cars got smaller….then engineers & scientists went to work
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Being Green – Buildings – HVAC, Glazing
Thermafiber Photo
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Being Green – Roof Insulations – to 1970‟s
Roxul photo IKO Photo
JM Photo
Pittsburgh Corning Photo
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Being Green – Roof Insulations
– Insulation, post 1970‟s, XEPS, EPS, ISO, etc.
CRC Photos
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Being Green…Roof Membranes
Cool Roofing Catches On
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Being Green….in Chicago, Heavy is Cool
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Being Green…In Chicago, Black to Lighter
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Being Green – Mass…Ballast, Pea Gravel
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Chicago…Black to Vegetative Green, PV
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Why?
• Chicago‟s Urban Heat Island (UHI) & Temperature, Pollution Reduction
Gray, Finster Chart - NWU
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• The story…Chicago Energy Code Team
• Roofing Industry Alliance
– CRCA Contractors, Manufacturers, Associates
– NRCA – Mark Graham
– SRI - Rene Dupuis
– ORNL - Andre Desjarlais
– Others…Roofers Union, RCI
Chicago's Green & Garden
Roofing Codes & Technology
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Roofing Industry Alliance Research
– Why Garden Vegetative & Cool Roofs in Chicago??
– Several Papers, Graham/DuPuis, Desjarlais…
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RESEARCH – COOL & MASS
Complete Impact of
Roof Mass on
“Coolness”
Slide - Andre Desjarlais, ORNL
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BALLAST STUDY
INSTRUMENTATION
C L
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6 in.
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x x x x
x x
x Thermocouples
Heat Flux Transducer
10 lb/ft² Stone 17 lb/ft² Stone
24 lb/ft² Paver 24 lb/ft² Stone
Andre Desjarlais, ORNL
@ CRCA Trade Show &
Seminars…
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Under 24 lb/ft² Stone Under 10 lb/ft² Stone
Under 17 lb/ft² Stone Bare White TPO
Bare Black EPDM
Under Uncoated Paver
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Test Results –
Six Month Exposure Data
Andre Desjarlais, ORNL
@ CRCA Trade Show &
Seminars…
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• And,….can we fix a water problem too??
• Chicago’s Landscape…. – Flat, Marshy Land
– Heavy Clay Underbase, Glacial Lake Chicago
– Poor drainage • Short, Sluggish Chicago / Calumet Rivers
– Human Alterations • Shoreline Filled
• City Raised
• Reversed River Flow
• New Lagoons, Ponds, Harbors
• Suburbs = less drainage
» Source: Encylopedia of Chicago
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
Why a Vegetative Green Roof?
• Flooding in Chicagoland – Damage, Disease – 12 Biggies since 1849 –
• 1849, 1855, 1938, 1952, 1954, 1961, 1973, 1986, 1987, 1996, 2007, 2008. 2010?
– Most record setting crests set after 1948
– Suburban Development….
• Drainage Project Solutions – Illinois & Michigan Canal - 1848
– Reverse Chicago River – 1900
– Sanitary & Ship Canal – 1900
– North Shore Channel – 1910
– Cal-Sag Channel – 1922
– Locks – Chicago River – 1938
– TARP – Deep Tunnel
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
Chicago‟s Water Drainage Solutions
• Solutions??
– Pourous Paving Systems
• Chicago‟s Alley Project
• Block “L” Pavers
• Pervious Concrete
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology SOLUTION:
Vegetative Green Roofs
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
Chicago‟s Water Drainage Solutions • Solutions – Allow Vegetative Roofs
• Slow Water Drainage, Hold Water
CRC Photo
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• History…2009 Chicago Energy Code Team
• Roofing Industry Alliance
– CRCA Contractors, Manufacturers, Associates
– NRCA – Mark Graham
– SRI - Rene Dupuis
– ORNL - Andre Desjarlais
– Others…Roofers Union, RCI
Chicago's Green & Garden
Roofing Codes & Technology
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• 2009 Chicago Energy Code - Research
– Why Garden Vegetative & Cool Roofs in Chicago??
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RESEARCH – COOL & MASS
Complete Impact of
Roof Mass on
“Coolness”
Andre Desjarlais, ORNL
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BALLAST STUDY -
INSTRUMENTATION
C L
C L
1 ft
1 ft 6 in.
6 in.
x x
x
x
6 in. 6 in.
x
x x
x x x x
x x
x Thermocouples
Heat Flux Transducer
10 lb/ft² Stone 17 lb/ft² Stone
24 lb/ft² Paver 24 lb/ft² Stone
Andre Desjarlais, ORNL
@ CRCA Trade Show &
Seminars…
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Under 24 lb/ft² Stone Under 10 lb/ft² Stone
Under 17 lb/ft² Stone Bare White TPO
Bare Black EPDM
Under Uncoated Paver
He
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[B
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0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Hours into 10/4/2004
Me
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pe
ratu
re (
°F)
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Hours into 10/4/2004
30
50
70
90
110
130
150
-8
-4
0
4
8
12
16
Test Results –
Six Month Exposure Data
Andre Desjarlais, ORNL
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
New 2009 Chicago Code Requirement
Developments – 2001-2009
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Chicago‟s Urban Heat Island (UHI) & Temperature, Pollution Reduction
Gray, Finster Chart - NWU
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• CRCA Meetings with City of Chicago
– 2001 – 2001 – City, Alliance Meetings
– 2003 – CRCA & Commr. Roberson
– 2004 & 2005 – CRCA & Commr. Kaderbeck
– 2005 – & 2006 - CRCA & Commr. Knight
– 2007 – CRCA & Commr. Rodriguez
– ‟07/08 – CRCA & Deputy Commr.‟s
– Oct. 2008 – CRCA @ Council Committee Hearing
• Aldermen – Stone, Rugai
– Nov. 2008 – City Council Approval
– Apr. 2009 – Commr. Monocchio
– Sept. 2011 – Commr. Merchant
Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
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• CRCA Meetings
– 2001 – CRCA / NRCA & City Meet
• Air Shed Study Review
• Reflectivity & Energy Optimization Discussions
– 2008 – CRCA / NRCA / Alliance Meetings
• City of Chicago & Others….
– 2009 – New Chicago Energy Code
Ordinance 04-22-2009
“Earth Day”
Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
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• New Requirements - April 22, 2009
• Earth Day…new Energy Code
– Reduce Urban Heat Island Effect
• Lower City temperature to conserve energy
– Low Slope Roofs - <2” : 12”
– Medium Slope Roofs – 2” :12” to 5” : 12”
– Energy Conservation
• Reduce Demand for Energy - Insulation
Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
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As a Result…Codes
Cool / Green & Insulated Roofs
Chicago Objective – Based on Research… No BLACK ROOFS
Higher solar reflectance & More Insulation
In Chicago Code – .72 or ,50 Reflectivity Exceptions – 15lbs. Ballast; Reroofing
Ballast is „means to hold the roof‟ „Mass is Mass‟
15lbs-17lbs, not significant difference
Garden Roofs
Photovoltaics
R-20 Insulation Required, for now…
In ICC IECC 2009 Code; ASHRAE 90.1 Reflectivity Not Required
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• New Chicago Energy Code 2009
– Based on ICC Requirements.
• International Energy Conservation Code - 2003
– Chicago Amendments
– Chicago Language
– Chicago Code Books
» Index Publishing Company
» American Publishing Company
Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
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Chicago Energy Code
• Section 18-13-101.5.3.1 - .5.4.3
– “…minimize the urban heat island effect.”
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Chicago Energy Code
Section 18-13-101.5.3.1 – Exceptions –
Low & Medium Slope
1. Extensive & Intensive Green Roofs
– Vegetation – US EPA; Photovoltaic,
Solar Thermal Equipment
2. Rooftop Deck – cover 1/3 total gross
rooftop area
Remainder….meet reflectance….
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Roofing Industry Update
Chicago Energy Code
Section 18-13-101.5.4.1 – 3 Reflectance
Values
1. ASTM E903; E1918
2. Portable Reflectometer at/near Ambient
Conditions (Variances-Gravel)
3. Display Verification Labels:
1. Cool Roof Rating Council
2. Energy Star
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Roofing Industry Update
Chicago Energy Code Section 18-13-101.5.4.1 – 3
Reflectance Values 1. New Construction
– Meet or Exceed .72 initial, OR .50 3yr. Aged
2. Exceptions – Ballasted Roofs – 15 lbs./sf Aggregate,
- Minimum Ballast Reflectance, .30
– Ballast – “River rock, aggregate or larger, pavers, or other means of weighing down a roofing membrane over a substrate to resist wind uplift.”
– 15lbs./sf Over Single Ply – Mass is Mass
– BUR + Flood w/Gravel, SYSTEM totaling 15 lbs./sf meets
– Pavers
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Roofing Industry Update
Chicago Energy Code Section 18-13-101.5.4.1 – 3
Reflectance Values - Full or Partial Replacements
Full or partial replacements or retrofits of existing low sloped roofs originally permitted prior to January 1, 2009 by substituting the original materials or roofing system with new materials shall utilize roofing products that meet or exceed an initial reflectance value of 0.72 or a three-year installed reflectance value of 0.5 as determined by the Cool Roof Rating Council or Energy Star.
Insulation installation must be maximized per section 18-13-101.4.
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Roofing Industry Update
Chicago Energy Code
Section 18-13-101.5.4.1
• Reflectance Values - Full or Partial
Replacements
• Exception
– 50% Green Vegetative, remainder .3
– Rooftop Deck
• Replacing Ballasted & Very Low
Sloped Roofs….
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Roofing Industry Update
Chicago Energy Code Section 18-13-101.5.4.1
• Exception - Replacing Ballasted Roofs….
– one of the following two sets of requirements
must be met:
• (i) the reflectance value for the entire roof shall be a
minimum of 0.30 and a minimum of 15 lbs/sq. ft. of
ballast coverage over the entire roof shall be provided,
• or (ii) the reflectance value shall be a minimum of 0.72
or a three-year installed reflectance value of 0.5 as
determined by the Cool Roof Rating Council or Energy
Star.
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Roofing Industry Update
Chicago Energy Code Section 18-13-101.5.4.1
• Reflectance Values - Replacing Ballasted & Very Low Sloped Roofs….<1/4” : 12”
– Aggregate .30
– “The exposed top layer of aggregate must substantially cover the roof area, such that the maximum exposure of the underlying water-repellent layer is no more than 5% of the total area of the roof.”
• Allows Coal Tar, Dead Level Asphalt
• Insulation – MUST USE LTTR 6.0, to same thickness or greater….if low curb heights.
• „Spirit of Code‟ – If 1” perlite, replace with 1” ISO
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Roofing Industry Update
Chicago Energy Code Section 18-13-101.5.4.1
• Repairs - Reflectance Values - …Existing Roof …the portion repaired shall meet or exceed the reflectance value in effect when the roof was originally permitted.
– Insulation - Meet Original Thickness, but…Min. LTTR - 6.0 per inch thickness • Accommodates low flashings…
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Roofing Industry Update
Chicago Energy Code Section 18-13-101.5.4.1
• Insulation - Reroofing – Insulation - Meet new code…unless not
possible. • 18-13-101.4.1 Existing buildings. Except as specified
in this article, this chapter shall not be used to require the removal, alteration or abandonment of, nor prevent the continued use and maintenance of, an existing building or building system lawfully in existence at the time of adoption of this chapter.
• Min. LTTR - 6.0 per inch thickness –
• Accommodates Low Curbs, Windows at walls, for flashings…
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
Chicago 2009 Energy Code • Single Ply Smooth & Ballasted
– TPO Smooth
– PVC
– EPDM
• BUR & Gravel (.30)
– Asphalt, Coal Tar
• SBS Modified Bitumen
• Hot Rubberized Asphalt
• Vegetative Garden Roofs
• PV & Solar Thermal
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Garden Roofs in 2009 Code
• Definitions
– Extensive – “Thin”
– Intensive – “Thick”
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
Roof System Installation – Critical to Success
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Vegetative Roof Spec Issues
– Technical Issues
– Insurance Required
– Warranty
– Licensing
– Specification Sections
– International Building Code – 2006 – Vegetative Systems – Code Silent
– International Building and Fire Code 2012- Vegetative- New Requirements
– Workforce Education & Safety
– Installed Cost
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• Vegetative Roof Spec Issues
– Technical Issues
• Wind Uplift – Thickness; wind loads from
Chapter 15, IBC
• Weight Distribution at placement
• Water Testing
• Serviceability…it leaks, who digs?
• Placement Importance
– Cost if damaged, then covered
Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
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• Vegetative Roof Spec Issues
– Insurance Required
• General Liability
• Workers Compensation
Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
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• Vegetative Roof Spec Issues
– Warranty
• Single Source – What if it Leaks?
– Why?
– Who‟s responsible?
• Manufacturer Preferences
– Roofer
– Landscaper sub?
Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
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Chicago's Green Movement
• Vegetative Roof Spec Issues
– Licensing – Illinois Dept.
of Professional Regulation
• Roofers are licensed to protect the building
owner and manager, building engineer
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Chicago's Green Movement
Chicago & CRC – What‟s Next? • Vegetative Roof Spec Issues
– International Building Code – Vegetative
– IBC Code Silent, 2003, 2006, 2009,
– IBC & IFC 2012… • Chapter 15 TITLE – Roof Assemblies and Rooftop
Structures
• Chapter 15, Building Code- S10 NASFM – Increase roof covering one level above the level indicated in the table.
• Chapter 15 – SCOPE – ….govern the design, materials, construction and quality of roof assemblies and rooftop structures.
• Comply with the fire code….
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Chicago's Green Movement
Chicago & CRC – What‟s Next?
• Vegetative Roof Spec Issues
– International Building Code – Vegetative
– IBC & IFC 2012…
• Fire Resistance = Low Sloped Roofs
• “Immediate Removal of Dried”
• Wind Resistance
• Fire Breaks
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
How to Specify Vegetative Garden Roofs
• Specifications Classified In Division 7, Roofs – CSI‟s MasterFormat 2004 – 2011
• 07-33-63 - Vegetated Roofing
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Lots of Benefits - Green Roofs
– Urban Heat Island Reduction
• Reduces City Temperature
– Reduced Energy Usage
– Isolates Roof Membrane
• UV Exposure
• Foot Traffic
– Water Retention –
• Saves Deep Tunnel
• Slows water runoff until saturation
– More…Next Presenter…
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
• Chicago‟s 2009 Energy Code …
– Chicago‟s Building Inventory
• Dead Level Roofs
– Building Owner Financial Limitations
• Ballasted EPDM Still Allowed
• Exceptions for Flashing Heights
– Reflectivity Dims over Time
– Vegetative, PV Green Roofs allowed
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
– Future…IECC 2012 Insulation Values
& Building Owner Limitations…
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Chicago's Green & Garden Roofing
Codes & Technology
Learning Objectives To understand Garden & Other Roofs
- History
-Issues – Technical, Science
Slow water drainage
Save Energy – Reflectivity, Insulation
Urban Heat Island Reduction
Code Requirements
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CRCA & CRC Members
• One Call, Single Source Responsibility
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Chicago's Green & Garden
Roofing Codes & Technology
Bill McHugh, CRCA & CRC Exec.
Director
4415 W. Harrison St., #436 ~ Hillside, IL
60162 USA ~ +1-708-449-3340
[email protected] ~ [email protected]
Rod Petrick, CRCA Industry Affairs
708-598-0039