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AEC262 - Wind Uplift Solutions - Increasing the Durability of Roofing Systems...THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED
THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Summarize generalized wind effects on a roof system and wind classifications.
Determine wind uplift requirements for a specific geographic area and distinguish between standards.
Explain the new FM global requirements relating to wind uplift and how these ratings are determined.
Explain the benefits and uses of coverboards.
Identify the role of coverboards in wind uplift resistance and in meeting the new FM global requirements.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Reinhard Schneider on behalf of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum . View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Reinhard Schneider
Title: Technical & Product Development Manager Commercial Roofing , Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
Background: Reinhard Schneider is the Technical & Product Development Manager Commercial Roofing with G-P Gypsum Corporation, a subsidiary of Georgia-Pacific Corporation and a leading manufacturer of gypsum wallboard products in North America. A graduate of Kent State University's School of Architecture in Kent , Ohio, he practiced architecture internationally and in Ohio for 15 years before focusing his efforts on commercial roofing. For over 20 years he has been involved in the development, manufacturing, testing and marketing of commercial roofing systems. He joined the Goodyear / Versico roofing division in Akron, Ohio as Marketing Manager and had responsibilities for product development and contractor training. Hundreds of contractors attended his comprehensive, hands-on training courses each year.
Reinhard then took a position as National Sales and Marketing Manager for Clements National Corp. / Cadillac Products in Chicago, IL, working with a number of major membrane manufacturers to design and manufacture modified bitumen and thermoplastic welding equipment.
For the last seven years Reinhard has been heading up the Technical Development of DensDeck at the Georgia Pacific Corp. He has written several articles on roofing technology that have been published in RCI Interface, RSI Magazine and Roofing Contractor Magazine. He is a member of RCI, AIA, RICOWI and SPRI, where he is currently chair of the Technical Committee. In recent years, he has conducted numerous symposiums throughout the United States and Canada addressing thousands of architects, consultants and building officials.
