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During the Industrial Revolution, engineers looked for ways to create materials that were strong, waterproof, and long-lasting. New advances in technology led to the creation of beautiful, better-performing, longer-lasting, and sustainable materials for a wide use of applications. In this course, we compare traditional roofing systems with synthetic roofing systems and how they differ in durability, lifespan, maintenance, and carbon footprint. In addition, we discuss how synthetic roofing can protect against rot and pests and provide low maintenance for building occupants.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Review the history of synthetic building materials which led to the creation of better-performing, sustainable materials for a wide use of applications

2. Compare traditional roofing systems with synthetic roofing systems and how they differ in durability, lifespan, maintenance, and carbon footprint

3. Contrast the sustainability attributes of synthetic materials over traditional materials including recyclability and resilience against fire to protect building occupants

4. Discuss how synthetic roofing can protect against rot and pests and provide low maintenance for building occupants

Design Category (CSI Division): 
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection

Delivery Format: 
Narrated Video