A pre-construction meeting is a crucial part of the construction process which should be specified and outlined in several sections...

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Current construction practices have spurred innovation in continuous insulation and air barrier technologies. Specifiers need a solid grasp of continuous...

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Yes, I confess, I have been a participant and witness to flawed decisions air barrier design and building enclosure improvements....

This presentation is for architects, engineers, and other design professionals interested in increasing their knowledge of the application and use...

According to the U.S. Department of Energy Windows and Building Envelope Research and Development Roadmap for Emerging Technologies, building envelope...

Air Barriers are an extremely important component of a high-performance building enclosure system. They represent a huge opportunity to reduce...

Air barrier systems are becoming a more important concern for modern, high performance commercial buildings. This presentation will help you...

When considering the building enclosure, fire safety is an important design factor and needs to be considered hand-in-hand with energy...

Modern high-performance building enclosures utilize control layers to manage heat, air, water, and vapor transport through walls, roofs, waterproofing, and...