That’s because deficiencies in waterproofing can be difficult to detect until leaks, and sometimes even structural problems, start to appear. Fortunately, say the presenters, there are ways for building owners, operators and scientists to predict future damage and limit liability.
Being able to see what was once invisible in a building’s walls, roof and foundation has enabled the construction industry to develop safer, healthier and more sustainable buildings.
Their presentation will, say Slutsky and Teetaert, give visitors a better understanding of how innovative structural monitoring technologies and B.C. roofing standards work together to provide quality assurance, risk mitigation and innovation support to the roof construction industry.
The one-hour session will have two parts. Part One will be delivered by Slutsky, who is director of business development of the Roofing Contractors Association of BC (RCACBC). As the representative of the B.C. roofing industry standard, she will discuss studies of roofing projects in the province.
Attendees will be able to compare the performance of commercial roofs under the RoofStar Guarantee program with those that are not.
“The association has the most robust roofing standards in Canada,” said Slutsky. “Claims under the RoofStar Guarantee program are minimal.”
