Jim Flickinger

Jim Flickinger is the architectural specification training manager for low-slope roofing manufacturer Mule-Hide Products Co., assisting design professionals with roof specifications and details. A member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), his decades of experience in inspection, training and installation of multiple commercial roofing products allows him to share actual field conditions with specifiers and contractors.

Avoiding Common Low-Slope Roof Design Problems

Seven points that can eliminate many roofing-related change orders and reduce installation time and costs.

Jim Flickinger

May 10, 2024

Seven points that, if kept in mind during the design process, can eliminate many roofing-related change orders and reduce installation time and costs.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Jim Flickinger

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Avoiding Common Low-Slope Roof Design Problems

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