b'CRCA CRCA Research Update C RCAs Technical Department, staffed by Troy Ferreira and Wendy Fraser, are actively Climate Resiliency Requirements for Asphalt Shingle Roofsis evaluating asphaltinvolved in numerous roofing industryresearch projects. Our research partners includeshingle roofing systems for climate adaptation including cold weather durability, NationalResearchCouncilofCanada(NRCC),NationalRoofingContractorsdifferent climatic zones and variations in ventilation requirements.Association(NRCA),CRCAassociatemembersandotherindustrystakeholders. Nature-based Solutions on Commercial Roofsis a research project to develop a Current CRCA research initiatives include the following: SpecialInterestGroupfortheDynamicEvaluationofRoofingSystems(SIG- comprehensive guideline to mitigate urban flooding through the use of green or blueDERS)is a research project that continues to expand on the evaluation of wind uplift onroofs for rooftop water management.roofing systems andCSA A123.21, Standard test method for the dynamic wind uplift re-Alterations to Existing Commercial Roofs for Climate Adaptationis a researchsistance of membrane-roofing systems.Wind-RCIis an online calculator that was developedproject with the objective to develop guidelines for alterations to existing commercial to determine the resistance of tested low-slope roofing assemblies in accordance with CSAroofs to ensure their adaptation to climate change. NRC is currently consulting with A123.21. roofing industry stakeholders. Energy Resistance of Commercial Roofs (ERCR)is a research project that is addressing CRCA will continue to stay informed on advancements in the roofing industry and the factors that impact the overall thermal performance of a roofing system, including fastener density, insulation gaps and thermal bridging effects due to rooftop penetrationsprovide this information in a timely manner to members.includingpipesandcurbs.Anonlinedesigntool, Energy-RCI, wasdevelopedthatWe encourage you reach out if you have any questions or would like furtherinformation.determines the overall effective R-value of low-slope membrane roof assemblies. Regards, Investigation of durability of modified bitumen roofsis a research study designed to Wendy Fraser, P. Eng. identify and quantify the contributing factors that cause ridging/wrinkling of modifiedTechnical Manager bitumen membrane roofs, and to determine practices that will mitigate wrinkle formation.fraser@roofingcanada.comPhase 2 will expand testing and evaluating material and systems configurations in order to mitigate the formation of wrinkling/ridging in the roofing membrane. Troy Ferreira, RRO, CETProtected Membrane Roof Assemblies (PMRA)is research project that is evaluatingthe wind flow and uplift resistance, hygrothermal and energy performance. As a result ofTechnical Director testing, a standard is being developed for PMRA. ferreira@roofingcanada.comServing the roofing industry since 2005 with responsive and dependable service and advice.The Fenn & Fenn Roofing Insurance ProgramRoofing Contractors General Liability Insurancehigh limits available Business and Project InsuranceAutomobile Fleet InsuranceContract Surety BondsOnline Certificate of Insurance System for easy access to certificates70 Main Street St. S. Tel: (905) 836-6066Newmarket, ONL3Y 3Y6 Toll Free: 1-866-269-8799roofing@fenninsurance.com Fax: (905) 836-981412ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 3 2023 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'