VaproShield designs and manufactures high performance, building envelope protective solutions creating a total solution-based approach. Our purpose is to contribute to our customers' success, empowering them with advanced solutions that redefine the essence of envelope protection and efficiency.
Leveraging over 20 years of experience in moisture management solutions in the wall assembly and embracing new talent, VaproShield has expanded into the commercial roofing industry with our innovative solutions.
This initiative is underscored by our pioneering self-drying technology, aimed at transforming moisture management within roofing assemblies, thereby enhancing structural durability, energy efficiency, and performance. As a leader in permeable vapor retarders, our SlopeShield Plus line caters to both steep and low slope roofing needs, setting new benchmarks in moisture management and air infiltration.
Our commitment to sustainability, efficiency and excellence drives us to innovate and improve the roofing landscape, ensuring our solutions epitomize quality and reliability. In line with our vision to "Contribute to our customers' success by revolutionizing the built world through innovative, sustainable building envelope protective solutions," we invite you to join our journey. Together, we aim to redefine industry standards, aligning our efforts to create a more sustainable and efficient built environment.
Every year, contractors install millions of square feet of commercial roofing for both new construction and re-roofing projects. Traditionally, low-slope roofing systems have prioritized vapor restriction over air tightness. In this newly accredited AIA presentation, we will delve into the advancements in air barrier technology and permeable vapor retarder membranes, and their influence on building performance. This webinar aims to equip you with the insights needed to make informed choices between air/vapor barriers and permeable vapor retarders for low-slope roofing, enhancing your proficiency in creating resilient and sustainable building envelopes.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize when, where, and why to use an air barrier vs. vapor barrier vs. vapor permeable retarder in low-slope roofing applications.
Describe the technology changes of low-slope roofing systems over time and their importance to building performance.
Gain clarity on how building science fundamentals, specifically heat, air, and moisture management, influence both energy efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Identify how to mitigate common issues from moisture and air movement that impact occupant’s health and safety.
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A typical low slope roof consists of a roof covering, insulation layer, and structural deck leading to trapped moisture within the roof assembly. Conventional roofing practices call for the removal of the entire roof assembly which leads to disruptions for occupants and increased overall cost.
1. Tear off aged roof covering.
2. Install SlopeShield Plus SA allowing damp substrates to dry.
3. Work continues on reroofing with robust weather protection installed.
4. Building remains occupied.
5. Install new insulation layer and roof covering.
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Aaron Gould, Director of Mass Timber at VaproShield, to discuss their innovative SlopeShield membrane and it’s uses in mass timber construction. Aaron gives Megan an overview of mass timber construction and tells us why SlopeShield is perfect for ...
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Dan Clancy to discuss the challenge of controlling moisture in a roofing assembly. The conversation introduces SlopeShield® Plus SA, a game-changing, permeable vapor retarder roofing membrane designed to integrate seamlessly into your roofing assembly. Dan teaches us what ...
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Chris Meyer from VaproShield to discuss their launch into the commercial roofing industry. Chris tells Heidi about VaproShield and their decision to offer their innovative products to roofing contractors. The discussion then shifts to one product in ...
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December 5, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT
Mass timber offers challenges and benefits as a construction material. This course reviews the critical importance of creating a moisture protection strategy to preserve the beauty of the wood and reduce liability and structural damage.
Credit: 1LU/HSW Hour / 1 IIBEC ...
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December 5, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT
This new course will equip you with the insights needed to make informed choices between air/vapor barriers and permeable vapor retarders for low-slope roofing, enhancing your proficiency in creating resilient and sustainable building envelopes.
Credit: 1 LU/HSW Hour / 1 IIBEC ...
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1 LU/HSW Hour, 1 IIBEC CEH, AIACESVS310
Mass timber offers challenges and benefits as a construction material. This course reviews the critical importance of creating a moisture protection strategy to preserve the beauty of the wood and reduce liability and structural damage.
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