Current Technical Task Force Initiatives
The SPRI Technical Committee works on projects initiated by SPRI members, which are of interest to the commercial roofing industry. Each project approved by the SPRI Board of Directors is completed by a Task Force of SPRI members working together. SPRI Task Forces change as project objectives are achieved and new projects are initiated. Consider joining SPRI to add your voice to the conversation, and to start new conversations.
July 2020
Current Technical Task Force Initiatives
The SPRI Technical Committee works on projects initiated by SPRI members, which are of interest to the commercial roofing industry. Each project approved by the SPRI Board of Directors is completed by a Task Force of SPRI members working together. SPRI Task Forces change as project objectives are achieved and new projects are initiated. Consider joining SPRI to add your voice to the conversation, and to start new conversations.
Air Barriers
– Al Janni, Duro-Last
The Air Barriers Task Force is working with the Air Barrier Association to create a set of air barrier detail drawings
Air Intrusion
– Al Janni, Duro-Last
The Air Intrusion Task Force objective will be to investigate the impact of air diffusion on energy use in roofing systems. The Task Force will provide credible data to the ASHRAE Air Intrusion working group and collect data and reports from the NRC air intrusion study and the SIGDERS field data as well as from the ORNL research and reports.
RP-4 Revision Ballast Requirements
– Al Janni, Duro-Last
The Air Intrusion Task Force objective will be to investigate the impact of air diffusion on energy use in roofing systems. The Task Force will provide credible data to the ASHRAE Air Intrusion working group and collect data and reports from the NRC air intrusion study and the SIGDERS field data as well as from the ORNL research and reports.
BPT-1 Standard Development Task Force
– Chris Mader, OMG Roofing Products
The objective of this Task Force is to develop BPT-1, Comparative Pull-Through Strengths of Stress Plates and Substrate Board Materials Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems. The proposed standard will be based upon practices currently in use at FM Approvals.
Code Development Task Force
– Amanda Hickman, SPRI
The objective of the Code Development Task Force is to develop and advocate for safe, technically correct, and easily enforced code language while also promoting the goals of the SPRI’s membership
Code Official Training Task Force
– Brian Chamberlain, Carlisle Construction Materials
The objective of this Task Force is to develop and conduct code official training programs. When appropriate, the Task Force will join with other industry organizations such as PIMA to expand the educational content.
Codes & Standards
– Randy Ober, SPRI
The objectives of the Codes & Standards Task Force are to provide timely and pertinent information on Codes & Standards that may affect the sale and use of sheet membrane roofing systems and the components used in those systems. The Task Force will respond promptly to issues relating to Codes and Standards based on the consensus of the SPRI membership. As of January 2014, the Cool Roof Codes update will be provided in the Codes & Standards meeting.
Code Compliance Interface
– Eric Younkin, Soprema, Luis Cadena, NEMO, Lynsey Hull, Soprema
SPRI has created an industry coalition to identify common challenges in receiving Code Body approvals. Its objectives are to improve the speed of the approval process, create a process for better acceptance of third-party data, and create a road map for sharing changes in procedures.
D6878 TPO Consideration for Revision
– Will Sanborn, Johns Manville
The objectives of the Task is to investigate whether there are performance benefits realized with a fleece back Thermoplastic Polyolefin( TPO) membrane versus smooth back; physical performance and potential impact resistance. The D6878 standard currently combines these products under one membrane type. All discussion and activity of this Task Force will focus on potential updates to the ASTM standard D6878.
DORA® Listing Service
– Joe Malpezzi, Carlisle Construction Materials
The DORA Marketing Task Force is charged with working with industry stakeholders to educate them on the value of using the DORA Listing Service. The Task Force provides education sessions at industry events, publishes articles, and works with organizations such as MASTERSPEC® to increase the exposure of the program.
The DORA Database Task Force is responsible ensuring that the program is being implanted in accordance with the approved Program Guidelines, and to work with the Program Manager to continue to adapt and improve the program as it gains industry acceptance.
DORA® Rule for Adding Fire and Impact
– Jenny O’Neal, Firestone Building Products Co. LLC.
This Task force will develop rules for adding roofing assemblies to the DORA database tested in accordance with fire and impact standards referenced in Chapter 15 of the International Building Code (IBC) for single ply and modified bitumen roof systems.
FAQ Severe Hail
– Tim McQuillen, Johns Manville, Joe Schwetz, Sika Sarnafil
The objective is to publish a FAQ on the test standard, to provide the public with a better understanding of the test method and that there are limited approvals with the Very Severe Hail (VSH) rating.
IA-1 Recanvass
– Stephen Childs, OMG Roofing Products
The ANSI/SPRI IA-1, Standard Filed Test Procedure for Determining the Uplift Resistance of Insulation and Insulation Adhesives over Various Substrates, will be reviewed, edited if necessary, and canvassed for re-approval as an American National Standard. This review is required every 5 years per ANSI Essential Requirements.
IBHS Training
– Mike Darsch, SIKA Sarnafil
The Task Force will develop a single-ply commercial roofing training program for the Fortified Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) Roofing System. This training program will be outlined and modified from the IBHS Fortified Steep Slope Training program already implemented. The objective of this program is to train the contractor on how to install a fortified roof and explain why extra steps are required.
Impact of Wind Loads on Flexible Roof Systems
– Randy Ober, SPRI
This Task Force will work with the Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) and other industry representatives to determine cost to develop a test plan to evaluate the impact of wind loads on flexible roof systems. The Task Force will then determine the next steps for the project.
VOC Regulatory Monitoring
–Jason Bates, H.B. Fuller
The mission of this Task Force is to monitor, inform, and address any VOC changes that could affect the roofing market in ways that would are in compliance with SPRI’s Antitrust policy..
Wetting Curves: Acceptable roof material performance at elevated moisture content
– David Hawn, Dedicated Roof & Hydro-Solutions
This Task Force will update the information pertaining to the acceptable level of moisture content discovered by field testing. Equilibrium moisture content will be established for at least two temperature and humidity conditions resulting in resource data the can be interpolated or extrapolated to use with field data. Likewise, for R-value loss at moisture content levels within substrate materials (TRR-80 wetting curves) updated and improved resource information is necessary. A third indication of acceptable substrate materials at known moisture content levels is the strength of the material as it would relate to fastener pull through, or, for adhered systems, pull off strength reduction. The Task Force may determine other indicators as well.
The materials that will be included are insulation, cover boards, deck material, and insulating / Cellular Concrete products, to name a few.