- Describe the primary benefits of reroofing and roof renovation projects for building performance, with emphasis on the positive impacts on indoor environmental quality, comfort, and health for building occupants.
- Discuss the rationales for existing roofing systems of choosing overlayment or tear-off as strategies for a roofing retrofit, along with their environmental and health considerations.
- List at least four strategies for roofing applications as part of a sustainable design project (including LEED projects) for indoor environmental quality, moisture protection, mold prevention, and building envelope optimization.
- Describe the primary requirements for vegetated (green) roofing system design and installation and their benefits in terms of reducing urban heat-island effect, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions.
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