RedVector RV-10133

Historic Preservation: Roofing for Historic Buildings

Historic Preservation: Roofing for Historic Buildings

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-10133

SME: David Chitester

This course has been discontinued.

 
 
No matter how decorative the patterning or how compelling the form, the roof is a highly vulnerable element of a shelter that will inevitably fail. A poor roof will permit the accelerated deterioration of historic building materials-masonry, wood, plaster, paint-and will cause general disintegration of the basic structure. This 2-hour interactive online course covers the historic character of a building, describes how to examine and record the existing roof, considers historic craftsmanship and gives detailed instructions on how to properly research, stabilize, repair and replace historic roofs.
Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.
Course Objectives
  At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Analyze the historic character of the building and demonstrate the ability to preserve it
  • Assess and record the existing roof for any evidence of earlier roofs
  • Appraise the historic craftsmanship and detailing of a historic building
  • Implement proper renewal procedures
  • Differentiate between alternative materials where the original cannot be used
  • Formulate cyclical maintenance programs to assure that the staff understands how to take care of the roof
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: David Chitester
David Chitester Photo
David Chitester is a licensed P.E. in Michigan and Florida has over 35 years of experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. He also has an M.B.A that he received from Northern Michigan University in 1978. 
 
David Chitester began his career with Bechtel Power and Blount Brothers where he gained field construction experience on projects ranging from $150 million to $500 million. For more than 30 years, he has provided services essential to a balanced mix of public and private sector clients. Mr. Chitester's expertise has been applied to multi-million dollar hotels and resorts, industrial process plants, power generating facilities, office and commercial buildings. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and his background includes a number of years on active construction sites.

David Chitester is a professional trainer and founder of RedVector.com Inc. and Chitester Management Systems. He has authored numerous online courses and taught live classes on ethics, laws and rules, building codes and the ADA. His courses have been approved by numerous state boards and private organizations including the: AIA, USGBC, FBPE, AICP, FCILB, ECLB, Florida Building Commission and many others. 

State Licenses
NE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program
NH - Home Inspector (General)
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEU for this program.