Task Item No. 4-6: Assess climate information for impact on materials and methods.

Question 1

Task Item No. 4-6: Assess climate information for impact on materials and methods.

• Interpret climate data for project location
• Evaluate regional climate for clues to performance of proposed materials
• Evaluate product characteristics and attributes in regard to wear, fading, and durability.

Answer 1

Task Item No. 4-6: Assess climate information for impact on materials and methods.

• CSPG 1.4.2 and 15.7

Question 2

1.4.2 Product Selection Decisions

There are several factors to consider in evaluating a product:

• Determine its physical limitations andwith other products.
• Determine products life expectancy and its

Answer 2

1.4.2 Product Selection Decisions

There are several factors to consider in evaluating a product:

• Determine its physical limitations and compatibility with other products.
• Determine products life expectancy and its maintenance requirements

Question 3

15.7 Limitations and Exclusions

The A/E should verify that warranty provisions comply with code requirements. As an example, a roofing manufacturer’s standard warranty excludes responsibility for damaged caused by “winds of peak gusts of 55 mph or higher measure at 35 feet above the ground.

However, model building codes might listas the minimum design sustained wind load and three-second gusts.

Answer 3

15.7 Limitations and Exclusions

The A/E should verify that warranty provisions comply with code requirements. As an example, a roofing manufacturer’s standard warranty excludes responsibility for damaged caused by “winds of peak gusts of 55 mph or higher measure at 35 feet above the ground.

However, model building codes might list 70 mph as the minimum design sustained wind load and 85 mph three-second gusts.