Roofing & Moisture: Do You Know the Risks?

February 6, 2025

Each week, The Construction Specifier brings you a quick quiz based on one of our featured articles. This week’s quiz is from Managing Moisture in Construction: Effective Strategies for Durable Roofing Systems by Chadwick Collins, the technical director for Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) Inc. Unaddressed construction-generated moisture can lead to material deterioration, condensation, and long-term damage to roofing systems. This article explores moisture sources, vapor transmission, and key strategies—such as ventilation, vapor barriers, and climate-specific considerations—to improve roof performance and longevity.

Take this week’s quiz and challenge yourself!

Quiz - Feb 11
1. According to The Manual of Low Slope Roofing Systems (4th Edition), which construction activity generates the highest amount of moisture per unit area?
2. In colder climates (ASHRAE Zones 4 to 8), what is the primary cause of internal dripping that is often mistaken for a roof leak?
3. Which of the following is the process through which water vapor moves within a building assembly?

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