Sealing Joints in the Building Envelope

Joint failure is one of the most common—and costly—causes of moisture intrusion in buildings. This seminar addresses the often-overlooked disconnect between architects selecting joint sealants and engineers calculating joint movement. When the selected sealant’s movement capability isn’t aligned with actual joint movement, failure is inevitable. In Sealing the Building Envelope, participants will gain practical insight into common design oversights and how to avoid them. The program explores: *Why buildings leak: Forces behind moisture ingress and vulnerable locations in the building envelope *Joint types and common design pitfalls: From structural expansion joints to cladding interfaces *Sealant technologies: A comparison of traditional and innovative joint sealant solutions *Design versatility and performance metrics: Covering fire ratings, acoustics, thermal values, and more *Installation best practices: Including quality management strategies and the use of checklists

Learning Objectives:

1.  Analyze how watertight, energy efficient, fire-rated expansion joints are the consequence of a process in which we: Design, Detail, Specify, Bid, Erect, Manufacture, & Install in 3-D.
2.  Become familiar with product technologies and how to apply them.
3.  Understand why it is critical to require certified performance reports in your specification.
4. Know that your next building can be a watertight structure.

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Glenn Leondike, Regional Sales Manager, Emseal Joint Systems

Glenn Leondike has accumulated over 13 years of valuable experience in the construction industry, specializing in waterproofing solutions. Prior to his tenure at EMSEAL Joint Systems, where he has excelled for over a decade, Glenn served as a waterproofing estimator at Chamberlain Roofing and Waterproofing. His extensive background in both technical expertise and project management has contributed significantly to the success of various construction projects throughout his career.