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Building Envelope Training

Roof Assembly Compliance

Learn roof insulation, reflective barriers, air gaps and continuity requirements for XA envelope checks.

3Text lessons
65 minutesReading time
EnvelopeCategory
SANSReference points
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Diagram for Roof Scope
Roof Assembly Compliance Roof Scope

Lesson Roadmap

Work through the lessons in order, or continue from the next unfinished lesson.

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1 Roof Scope Define the roof assembly being assessed. 15 minStart 2 Insulation Continuity Understand gaps, compression and thermal bridges. 25 minStart 3 Reflective and Bulk Insulation Use insulation product data correctly. 25 minStart

What You Need Before Starting

A current drawing set or sample project to practise with. The project location, building type and storey information. Window, door, roof, wall, floor or services schedules where relevant. Supplier evidence for any performance values you plan to rely on. A notebook for assumptions, missing information and review questions.

What You Will Learn

Outcome 1Identify roof assembly layers.
Outcome 2Understand insulation continuity.
Outcome 3Document reflective and bulk insulation assumptions.

SANS Reference Points

Use these as evidence prompts while studying. The training explains concepts, but the official standard remains the authority for project submissions.

Evidence point 1SANS 10400-XA:2021 clause 5.6: Roof assembly
Evidence point 2SANS 10400-XA:2021 Annex F: installation of insulation in roof assemblies
Evidence point 3SANS 10400-XA:2021 clause 3: roof assembly and R-value definitions
This training is an original learning aid based on SANS 10400-XA:2021 concepts. It does not reproduce or replace the official standard. View resources