Window-opening air and water leakage has been a difficult problem for the construction industry. This course evaluates building failures, conventional construction approaches, and new developments in waterproofing techniques to show a path forward for designers seeking higher-performing wall assemblies.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain why job-site conditions should be used as systems engineering requirements in construction product development.
2. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between silicone, urethane, and STPE sealants.
3. Describe the multi-step weatherproofing process of conventional window installation and how such installations fare in real-world testing conditions.
4. Explain new window weatherproofing techniques using liquid flashing membranes.
5. Instruct others on construction defect remediation using STPE technology through case-study examples.

Guy Long

PROSOCO

With 40 years-plus of experience in the waterproofing industry, Guy Long knows the field of air barriers from virtually every angle: Consulting, distribution, specifying and contracting; and he’s worked on about every building type: hospitality, theme parks, historical restoration, office, retail, institutional. In 2006, Long joined PROSOCO, where he currently provides customized support on building envelope details to customers anywhere on the project spectrum from start to finish. An active member of the Construction Specifications Institute and former president of its Greater Orlando chapter, Long was asked to speak at the national group’s symposium, “Designing for High Wind Areas.” He is also a current co-chairman for the AAMA 714 Fluid-Applied Air Barrier Committee and an active participant with the E06 Committee of ASTM.