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Additional Resources
PIMA develops and collects information to assist with the effective implementation of building and energy codes. This page includes additional resources for industry professionals that are relevant to the primary applications for polyiso insulation products.  Fact Sheet: 179D Commercial Building Energy-Efficiency Tax DeductionThis fact sheet explains key provisions of the modified tax incentive under section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code for energy-efficient improvements to existing commercial buildings and new construction. Download the fact sheet to view information on how a roof replacement can be an integral part of a retrofit project that is designed to meet the 179D tax deduction requirements.  Reroofing Energy Code Compliance ChecklistPIMA’s Reroofing Energy Code Compliance Checklist is intended for use by roofing professionals and building departments located within the United States that enforce building codes based on the International Code Council's family of I-Codes. The checklist can be used as part of the building permit application process and assist with plan review and inspection for reroofing projects. The checklist features the applicable reroofing provisions from the International Building Code (IBC) and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Checklists for the 2015, 2018 and 2021 editions of the I-Codes are available for download below. Additional information on the I-Code requirements for commercial reroofing projects is available on the PIMA Education webpage here.  Energy and Carbon Emissions Savings Benefits of Roof ReplacementsThis report, prepared by the globally-recognized firm ICF International, quantifies the benefits of energy code-compliant roof replacements in terms of energy and carbon emissions savings for the following common building types: primary school, retail store, strip mall and small office. The study conservatively estimates that upgrading a typical existing low-slope roof to a code-compliant roof is life-cycle cost effective and results in whole building energy savings ranging from 2% to 11% depending upon the building type and climate zone.  What is a High-Performance Roof System?A High-Performance Roof System considers all roof assembly components to build the most effective system for that building and that climate zone. It integrates the roof assembly components, including the roof deck, roof surface, and insulation,
with other building elements to cost- effectively achieve a sustainable and resilient solution. The components of a high-performance roof system are dependent on the specific building and climate, but the benefits are achievable for
all buildings in every climate.  Roof and Wall Thermal Design Guide (2015 I-Codes)This industry-developed design guide provides detailed and focused information regarding the prescriptive energy-efficiency requirements of the 2015 I-Codes for commercial wall and roof assemblies. Users will follow a step-by-step process
in order to identify the relevant prescriptive minimum thermal value for a project’s roof or wall assembly. |
