RedVector
RV-7797
Roofing - Flexible Membrane Edge Design
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, you will understand:
- How to estimate design wind speed based on geographical areas
- The four different categories of building exposure which are influenced by the terrain surrounding a building
- The different types of nailer secured systems
- The test methods used for edge systems
- The impacts of copings, caps, edge flashings, gutters, extrusions and formed metal on edges
- The importance of proper selection of materials for metal edge systems to reduce the potential for corrosion
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE

Mr. Peterson has a BS and MS from Montana State University and more than 28 years of engineering experience in hydrology and hydraulics. He is currently a senior engineer with Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson and has worked extensively in both the private sector and in state government. He is licensed as a PE in MN, MT, ND, SD and WY. He was chairman of a three-person committee that re-wrote the Hydraulics Manual for the Montana Department of Transportation and authored the storm water regulations for subdivisions in Montana. He also teaches a two-day course on Introduction to Detention Pond Design for the American Society of Civil Engineers throughout the U.S.
State Licenses
GA - Contractor, Residential and General (General)
LA - Contractor, Residential (General)
MD - Land Surveyor (General)
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
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEU for this program.
PA - Code Official,Certified (UCC) (General)
PA - Land Surveyor (General)
Professional Organizations
Canada - British Columbia - Residential Builder (General)