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SUMMARY:Beyond the Sill Seal: A Modern Approach to Air Barriers for Long-Lasting Building Enclosures 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Sill Seal: A Modern Approach to Air Barriers for Long-Lasting Building Enclosures\nThe effectiveness of air barriers in building enclosures is critical for energy efficiency\, comfort\, and indoor air quality. Traditional gasketing materials\, such as sill seals\, have long been utilized to manage air infiltration. However\, these materials often fall short in meeting modern standards for airtightness and durability\, leading to issues with thermal performance and moisture control over time. This presentation will introduce emerging professionals to advanced air barrier systems\, highlighting why foundational knowledge in these systems is essential for resilient building design. This session will examine the limitations of traditional gasketing in creating reliable air barriers and will guide attendees through a foundational overview of air barrier materials\, assemblies\, and testing requirements. Attendees will gain insight into the building science behind effective air barriers\, understand the realities behind common installation practices\, and explore a range of installation techniques for various air barrier technologies. We will also discuss design considerations for climate-specific applications\, addressing how innovative air barrier systems outperform older methods in diverse environmental contexts. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Describe the limitations of traditional gasketing materials like sill seals in creating effective air barriers.\nGain foundational knowledge in the types\, applications\, and testing requirements of modern air barrier materials.\nExplore essential building codes and standards for air\, water\, and vapor barriers to ensure compliance and best practices.\nInvestigate design and installation techniques to achieve effective air barrier performance in various climates and building applications.\n\n\nRegister Now \nSamuel Cowlishaw\, Director of Marketing\, Selena USA 
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/beyond-the-sill-seal-a-modern-approach-to-air-barriers-for-long-lasting-building-enclosures-1-0-ceu-hsw/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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SUMMARY:New Air Barrier Requirements for Re-Roofing 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:New Air Barrier Requirements for Re-Roofing\nAs energy codes evolve\, so do the requirements for roof system performance — especially during reroofing projects. This course explores the latest updates to building codes and standards that introduce air barrier requirements when replacing existing roofs. Attendees will learn why air control matters\, how it interacts with moisture and thermal layers\, and what design professionals and contractors need to consider to ensure code compliance\, building durability\, and energy efficiency. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify key code changes related to air barriers in reroofing.\n Understand the building science principles behind air leakage and roof system performance.\n Evaluate existing roof conditions to determine air barrier requirements.\n Review best practices for detailing and integrating air barriers during reroofing.\n\n\nRegister Now \nMatt Braun\, P.E.\, Building Design Manager\, Standard Industries (GAF + Siplast) \nMatt Braun is a Building Design Manager for GAF in the West Region of the US. Matt is a\nlicensed Professional Engineer in multiple states (AZ\, CO\, & TX) and holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University. With over 14 years of experience in building enclosure design and consulting\, his background includes waterproofing design in multi-family construction\, compliance and forensic testing of roof and exterior facade assemblies\, consulting on new construction and restoration projects\, and review of roofing and building designs with designers and installers. Matt is also an active member of IIBEC (Colorado Chapter President 2023 & 2024) and NRCA. \n  \nJason Conley\, AIA\, CDT\, LEED AP\, RRO\, Building Design Manager\, GAF Commercial Roofing \nJason Conley is the Midwest Building Design Manager on the GAF Building & Roofing Science team. He is focused on providing Architects and Specifiers with commercial roofing education\, technical guidance\, roofing system selection\, and specification development. \nJason has over 25 years of experience in the architecture and commercial roofing industry. His previous roles include Architectural Designer on multi-family developments\, office buildings\, and mountain ski resorts in Colorado. He also provided technical assistance to Architects and Contractors as a Commercial Roofing Sales Representative in Chicago\, Illinois. \nJason has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Lawrence Technological University. He is an Associate member of AIA\, a LEED Accredited Professional\, a Registered Roof Observer\, and a Construction Documents Technologist. Jason is also an active member of IIBEC (Chicago Chapter Director 2024 & 2025). \nPhoto Credit to Nexus Building Envelope Consultants
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/new-air-barrier-requirements-for-re-roofing-1-0-ceu-hsw/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082011
CREATED:20250626T162022Z
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SUMMARY:Predicting Rooftop Surface Temperature Extremes and Impact on Air Barrier Tie-Ins 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:Predicting Rooftop Surface Temperature Extremes and Impact on Air Barrier Tie-Ins\nRoofing system surfaces can get hot\, sometimes extremely hot due to climatic and indoor design conditions\, direct and reflected solar radiation exposure\, and radiative heat transfer with surrounding objects. Roof surface color\, the position and color of adjacent objects\, as well as the thermal properties of materials are key parameters that greatly influence roofing system peak temperatures. An adjacent parapet wall\, metal coping cover may experience similar surface temperature conditions. Critical rainwater and air control layers transition between roofing and façade systems at the parapet. Designs are complex and rely on tie-ins to allow for differential movement between the parapet wall and roof membrane. Transition membranes many times address scope-of-work issues between roofing and wall air barrier system trade responsibilities. Flashing membranes that maintain the continuity of air and water-resistive barrier systems have upper service temperature limits that vary between 180°F and 300°F. Identifying the parameters controlling climate specific\, rooftop surface temperature extremes will help designers specify the thermal performance requirements for flashing membranes. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will be able to list the key factors influencing tie-in temperatures for continuous air barrier systems across roof\, parapet\, and façade assemblies.\nParticipants will understand the impact of solar reflection from adjacent elements on roof\, parapet\, and façade system temperatures\, and identify scenarios that may require high-temperature-rated air barrier system tie-in membranes.\nDescribe the process to simulate and visualize roof\, parapet\, and facade system heat transfer.\nParticipants will understand how temperature rating requirements for tie-in membranes vary across climate zones.\n\n\nRegister Now \nStanley D. Gatland II\, Manager\, Building Science and Comfort\, Saint-Gobain North America \nStan Gatland is the Manager of Building Science and Comfort for Saint-Gobain North America. He is responsible for leading projects that focus on developing\, demonstrating\, and connecting Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed solutions to the performance of buildings regarding indoor environmental quality and occupant comfort. Stan has over 30 years of experience and expertise in building science and architectural acoustics with an extensive professional network in the fields of energy efficiency\, heat and moisture transfer\, environmental acoustics\, and fire science. He is an accomplished speaker with over ninety publications. Stan holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/predicting-rooftop-surface-temperature-extremes-and-impact-on-air-barrier-tie-ins-1-0-ceu-hsw/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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SUMMARY:ABAA Contractor Webinar: Building Science Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Buildings are designed to separate indoor and outdoor environments\, but differences between them create forces that challenge the building envelope. Key demands include managing liquid water\, air\, heat\, and water vapor flows. While these concepts seem simple\, their complexities often lead to confusion\, such as distinguishing between air and vapor barriers. \nThis presentation explores how these flows impact building envelope performance and its essential functions. \nLearning Objectives: \n– Understand some of the myths regarding vapor\, air and thermal transfer\n– Identify the concept of “Building as a System” and how the building enclosure relates to this\n– Explain the forces of moisture\, air and heat flow\, as applicable to a building\n– Define how to control these forces effectively to save energy and reduce risk of moisture damage \nThis webinar is exclusive to the ABAA contractor members.  Please reach out to lhardman@airbarrier.org to register.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/abaa-contractor-webinar-building-science-fundamentals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T140000
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SUMMARY:Akira Window Connection: Pathways to Thinner Exterior Walls 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:Akira Window Connection: Pathways to Thinner Exterior Walls\nAkira Window Connection – a market ready punched window installation method that nearly eliminates window transition thermal bridging. This innovation helps reduce wall thickness\, embodied carbon emissions\, construction cost\, and meet performance-based energy targets. In partnership with Northern Facades and Cascadia Windows\, we will discuss maximum window size results from the secondary structure analysis\, and 3-D thermal simulation results. Also\, unveiling facility mock-up water penetration resistance test results by Cascadia Windows and lessons learned to address water management and airtightness. Review how Akira Window Connection allows a high-rise retrofit to reduce exterior insulation from 10-inches to 6-inches thick by eliminating heat loss at window transitions. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will learn about innovative window installation design – improving constructability and maximizing performance intended for larger buildings suitable for combustible / non-combustible construction.\nParticipants learn about best practices for water management and airtightness detailing with Akira Window Connection with lessons learned from laboratory testing conducted at Cascadia Windows. This includes water penetration resistance testing in accordance with ASTM E1105.\nParticipants learn how innovative window installation design can address affordability and lower energy demand simultaneously.\nWe will explain to participants on how they can access 3D thermal simulation results and data sheets for free at ThermalEnvelope.ca to incorporate into their next project.\n\n\nRegister Now \nCody Belton\, AScT\, P.Tech\, CPHD\, Passive House Specialist + Building Enclosure Consultant\, Stantec Consulting \nCody is a Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD) and Building Enclosure Consultant. Bringing over 16 years of collective experience as a Building Enclosure Consultant\, he has dedicated the past eight years to practicing as a Passive House Specialist. In this capacity\, Cody provides consultation and implementation of Passive House design strategies for new building construction and retrofit projects. He coordinates design teams and develops custom building enclosure design packages for a range of building typologies. He is keen to share his insights and continue his learning to advance sustainable building practices for communities across Canada and US. Most recently\, Cody was a proud speaker at the 2023 Passive House Network Conference in Denver\, CO\, and 2024 Annual Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria\, BC.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/akira-window-connection-pathways-to-thinner-exterior-walls-1-0-ceu-hsw/
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