Because the church was built in the mid-1900s, it lacked adequate roof ventilation, causing heat and moisture to get trapped, increasing the interior temperature and damaging the whole roof system.
New coverboard from Atlas Roofing Corporation provides an additional option from Atlas to meet UL Class A fire rating requirements when used over combustible wood roof decks.
The building’s problem was a lack of insulation. There was virtually no insulation on the exterior concrete walls or the roof deck, so heat and air were escaping
Roof replacements shall comply with Section C402.1.3, C402.1.4, C402.1.5 or C407 where the existing roof assembly is part of the building thermal envelope and contains insulation entirely above the roof deck.
