Roof Repair and Maintenance

Roof system maintenance is often the most neglected area of a roof management program. It’s also the single most important factor (after proper installation) for determining the life span and cost of a roof system. This one- to four-day course provides hands-on exercises to guide you through emergency/temporary and permanent repair procedures based on NRCA’s Repair Manual for Low-slope Membrane Roof Systems.

Note: We will be conducting repairs in this class. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and proper footwear. All other required personal protective equipment will be provided.

Accreditation:
22.5 AIA/CES LUs (HSW credit)
Provider No.: 0000936
Course No.: 0009472

During this course, you will:

Review general roof assembly functions, including roof slope and drainage, roof decks, vapor retarders, thermal insulation and flashings
Explore the installation processes, material properties, design issues, and related building and energy codes for all major low- and steep-slope roof systems
Receive hands-on training to repair the following systems:
- Built-up roof (BUR) membranes
- Polymer-modified bitumen roof membranes
- EPDM and TPO membranes
- Asphalt shingles
Learn how to conduct visual inspections, non-destructive moisture surveys and core sampling
Examine the techniques for finding leaks in low- and steep-slope roof assemblies
Learn about OSHA requirements regarding fall protection, personal protective equipment and ladder safety and find out the latest best safety practices for torch-applied roof systems

Additional NRCA Resources:
Repair Manual for Low-slope Membrane Roof Systems
Manuals for inspection and maintenance guides for building owners

For more information about this and other NRCA programs delivered directly to your company, contact Jeff Jarvis, NRCA's vice president of membership, sales and business development, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7512 or jjarvis@nrca.net.

I came to the class knowing nothing about roof systems. The class taught a lot of basics and about different types of roofs. I feel confident about doing basic repairs. I feel like I can conduct a good roof inspection and leak detection.

Nathan Orphan

General Maintenance Worker Supervisor, BOP, Springfield, Mo.

The Principles of Leak Finding portion of this class was exceptional! It was the missing piece of the puzzle I needed.

Jim Cothren

General Maintenance, BOP, Inez, Ky.

I was highly impressed on how well trained the instructors are in teaching us how a roof should be installed and repaired. Also covered were safety precautions, fall hazards and detecting roof leaks.

Richard Patterson

General Maintenance Supervisor, FCI Memphis, Memphis, Tenn.

The instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful. I learned a lot about the different types of roofs and ways to figure out how to repair them the correct way.

Justin Carlson

General Maintenance Supervisor, Department of Justice, BOP, Sandstone, Minn.

This class gave me the knowledge to be able to locate and investigate leaks as well as use the proper personal protective equipment.

Mike Diaz

General Foreman, BOP, Los Angeles, Calif.

This class was very informative. I now have a clear understanding of the installation and repair of the roofing systems at my institution.

Mark Harmon

General maintenance Foreman, FCI, Three Rivers, Texas

The training I received was very helpful and I will be able to repair and maintain roofs with more confidence and knowledge.

Chris Cleland

General Maintenance, BOP, Safford, Ariz.

NRCA gave me a thorough understanding of all the different roof types, the advantages and disadvantages to each type and application methods and repair for each type.

James Diederich

103rd Air National Guard, East Granby, Conn.

A fantastic, must attend course for a facility repair worker. Thank you!

Glenn Gaszak

128th Air National Guard, Milwaukee

I am new to this work and the course greatly increased my knowledge of roof management.

Ben Bush

State of North Dakota, Fargo, N.D.

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