Commercial ballasted roof systems are installed atop a wide variety of occupancies, including office buildings and warehouses. While these roof systems offer protection from hail damage, they remain vulnerable to high winds. Resulting failures can create a cascade of damage to surrounding structures as ballast rocks and pavers could become wind-borne debris. Join IBHS experts as they highlight our commercial ballast roof tests to examine their performance in high winds.
Key messages:
- Understand the differences between built gravel and ballasted commercial roof systems, as well as their vulnerabilities
- Discuss the code implications of testing this type of roof system
- Learn about the flow characteristics at play
- Go behind the scenes to watch a LIVE ballast roof test in action and see how it performs in some of the most extreme conditions
IBHS Experts:
- Ian Giammanco
- Sarah Dillingham
- Chuck Miccolis
- Chris Sanders
Hosted By: Christina Gropp and Armand Broady
