ABAA Education
The Great Debate: Do I Really Need a Roof Air Barrier?
As enclosure enthusiasts, we are often challenged by colleagues who believe roof air barriers are unnecessary in commercial flat roof...
Spray Foam in Commercial Design
Spray Foam in Commercial design will look at the appropriate use of spray foam in commercial construction as well as...
Droning on About Building Enclosures: Complexities and Special Conditions with UAV
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or UAVs, are an important tool for many industries and sectors in today’s world. How to apply...
It’s Not Raining. Where Is the Water Coming From?
Roof leaks and even water in wall assemblies is not good for the building. The first reaction is let’s fix...
Designing Rough Openings for Drainage & Drying
Rough openings are penetrations in the building enclosure, fitted with fenestrations that leak or will leak. It is critical to...
The Building Science Advisor: A Web-Based Tool to Assess the Energy Efficiency and Durability of Building Envelope Components
According to the U.S. Department of Energy Windows and Building Envelope Research and Development Roadmap for Emerging Technologies, building envelope...
High-Performance Commercial Wall System Design
This course defines the latest code and testing requirements for water, air and fire considerations in exterior wall assemblies. Participants...
A Model for Designer / Contractor Collaboration – An Effective Partnership
Time-saving, efficient, collaborative, and mutually beneficial describe what to expect from a partnership developed in the very early stages of...
Tales From the Clipboard
Yes, I confess, I have been a participant and witness to flawed decisions air barrier design and building enclosure improvements....
Sealing Joints in the Building Envelope–Principles, Products & Practice
In this presentation, we will discuss forces that cause moisture ingress: Raindrop Momentum, Gravity, Capillary Action, Surface Tension, Air Pressure...
BEC Indiana: Air Barrier Failures in Design & Construction
Common pitfalls of air barrier design, and common issues seen in the field. Air Barriers are a newer technology in...
Building Envelope Best Practices
In this presentation, we'll explore the basics of building science to establish a foundation to discuss the risks and best...