Above-Grade to Below-Grade Continuity: Applications, Performance, and Details In the world of high-performance building enclosures, the transition from above-grade wall systems to below-grade waterproofing continuity requires more than just high-quality products; it demands a sophisticated understanding of how systems interact across disparate assemblies. This technical webinar dives deep into the "gap" that often exists between […]

Warmer, Wetter and Windier: Future Proofing Your Building Enclosure for Extreme Weather Building enclosure design has always been driven in part by the ability to moderate the outdoor environmental conditions and maintain an operational indoor environment. The demand on building enclosures is evolving rapidly as changing climatic conditions require the design to mitigate more intense […]

Whole Building Air Tightness Tests: Building Preparation and Sampling All measurement tests inherently have error associated with the testing procedures, and whole building airtightness is no exception. Whole building airtightness testing is typically performed on construction sites, for buildings of various size and shape, sometimes still in various stages of construction. Different techniques are often […]

Update on the Current Building and Energy Codes That Affect the Air Barrier Industry Building and energy efficiency codes can have huge impact on the Air Barrier Industry, affecting the specification and installation of air and water-resistive barrier systems. Following the code change process is a daunting task and even apparently small changes can have […]

The Building Science Aspects of Enclosure Detailing and Tie-Ins The building enclosure is made up of many material types, with the predominant need of protecting the building from water infiltration. In addition, materials and tie-ins are critical to control air flow, understand thermal bridging and risks of surface condensation, and the control and flow of […]

Adam Ugliuzza, Partner of the Building Enclosures Group for Sustainable Building Partners, will be hosting an open forum, focusing on pre-and post installed balconies and canopy details in real-world applications. Send project-specific issues with an example picture or detail to lhardman@airbarrier.org (redact sensitive information). The webinar will be interactive, and solutions will be provided on […]

Lessons Learned: Trades that Need to Include an AVB Discussion in their Specification & Preinstallation Meetings When designing a building envelope wall system, specifying, detailing, and having a pre-installation discussion about the backup substrate and façade elements, considering the water, air, vapor, and insulation systems detailing, is critical. This involves careful coordination with all façade […]

Sink or Swim: Effective Natatorium Envelope Design Thru Case Study Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the potential risks involved in designing roof and wall assemblies over pools and other corrosive environments. The session will cover effective design strategies to mitigate moisture damage by managing air, temperature, and vapor control. Key roof assembly elements—such […]

Prefabrication of exterior wall systems and assemblies is a growing trend in the construction industry. There are many terms used to describe this process (panelized, modularized, unitized, etc.) and the definition and scope of prefabrication can be as unique as the project itself.  For many projects, the exterior walls are anticipated to be panelized or […]

This presentation will outline the general use of ultrasonic measurement devices, discuss considerations related to in-situ measurements and substrate impacts, and present preliminary findings along with planned next steps for the study. Presenters: Sarah Flock, Principal - Raths, Raths, & Johnson / Andrew Dunlap, Vice-President, Building Technology Studio Leader - SmithGroup This webinar is exclusive […]

“Systems thinking” is a term that is discussed at times in Building Science. But what if systems thinking asks us to consider more factors in the long term viability of enclosure integrity? While the relationship between structural movement and a structure’s usefulness to its intended purpose has been well developed throughout the history of design […]

This course examines how modern building codes and airtight construction practices are increasing the importance of moisture-aware roof design in cold-climate environments. Participants will explore building code requirements and the growing risk of moisture entrapment in roofing assemblies. The course introduces hygrothermal modeling as a predictive tool, using WUFI to analyze roof assemblies' long-term performance. […]