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SUMMARY:What the Heck Happened\, A Case Study in a New Building's Stucco Gone Wrong 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:What the Heck Happened\, A Case Study in a New Building’s Stucco Gone Wrong\nA recently constructed charter elementary school had a huge problem. Their new stucco of about 8 years was extensively cracked and the window perimeters were leaking into the classrooms. This case study will address the steps of investigation which included forensic discovery of the extent of the problems and the resultant decomposition damage and insect infestation which occurred due to the problem water infiltration. This will then address the assessment that the originally designed traditional three-coat stucco\, was mis-applied. Instead of applying the required second or brown coat\, the problem assembly jumped ahead and installed an extra-thick finish coat. This then caused excessive shrinkage\, extensive spider cracking\, and complete delamination of the finish coat from the stucco backup scratch coat. The cracks and the delamination allowed the free-flow of wind-driven rain to travel past the mis-flashed windows and into the children’s classrooms. To remove and reinstall traditional three-coat stucco with a color finish would not have fit into the summer construction schedule\, so instead\, a drainage back\, direct-apply\, DEFS to cement board stucco system\, along with new flashings and fluid-applied air and weather barrier was selected. This allowed the entire remediation project to occur within the summer construction season prior to the start of school. The result is a water-tight project\, that looks exactly like the original stucco intent\, but now is even better with reliable back-drainage\, flashings\, and of-course without the plaguing problems. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nReview the guidelines for traditional three-coat stucco.\nDescribe why too much of the stucco finish coat may cause a problem.\nClarify why flashings are needed at windows instead of relying on the integrity of the finish materials.\nContrast the differences between three-coat stucco\, EIFS\, and DEFS hard-coat to cement board systems.\n\nRegister Now \nGeorge David Schoenhard\, AIA\, ABAA\, REWC\, BECxA\, RRO\, CSI\, LEED AP\, OSHA\, Manager & Principal\, Design Support Services of Philadelphia\, LLC (DSS-Philly) \nGeorge David Schoenhard\, AIA has over 45 years’ experience in designing fine architecture\, with the last nine as the Principal of DSS-Philly\, one of the leading High-Performance Building Enclosure consulting firms in the Philadelphia region. He brings his decades of architectural experience to skillfully advise and design\, implement or remediate building enclosures on behalf of other architects\, owners and contractors. He is the inventor and developer of the high-performance Back-Lattice Wall Design. He actively researches comparative building enclosure assemblies\, speaks nationally\, presents ABAA Webinar’s\, and is an AIA Continuing Education Provider.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/what-the-hell-happened-a-case-study-in-a-new-buildings-stucco-gone-wrong-1-0-ceu-hsw/
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SUMMARY:BECx Fundamentals: What It Is and Why It Matters 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:BECx Fundamentals: What It Is and Why It Matters\nThis session provides a summary of Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx)\, focusing on its role in delivering the building owner’s vision by achieving a high-performing\, durable building envelope. It explores the structured BECx process\, outlining how BECx providers\, contractors\, architects\, and owners collaborate to meet performance goals throughout each project phase. \nEmphasizing the critical role of air barriers\, the session highlights their functions and illustrates how BECx supports air barriers in performing as intended. Essential documentation –such as design reviews\, field testing\, deficiency tracking\, and final acceptance reports –will be outlined to establish efficient communication and issue resolution. Key industry standards\, including ASTM and ASHRAE Guideline 0\, will be introduced as benchmarks for BECx performance. \nStandard testing methods\, including air leakage and water penetration\, will be examined with a focus on early identification of air barrier deficiencies to safeguard envelope integrity. Additionally\, a brief comparison between BECx and mechanical commissioning will clarify their distinct scopes\, showcasing BECx’s value in achieving building durability\, sustainability\, and quality aligned with the owner’s vision. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the Roles and Responsibilities in a BECx Project: Participants will be able to identify the roles of key stakeholders\, allowing them to collaborate effectively and align on project goals and responsibilities throughout the commissioning process.\nOutline Key Documentation and Verification Methods in BECx: Participants will be able to interpret essential documentation\, using real-world examples to outline verification methods like BECx forms and field testing to confirm compliance with specifications.\nDiscuss Relevant Standards and Guidelines for BECx: Participants will be able to identify relevant standards applicable to the BECx process\, enabling them to interpret and adhere to building envelope commissioning guidelines.\n Identify BECx’s role in addressing deficiencies in the building enclosure: Participants will be able to recognize how BECx contributes to identifying and mitigating envelope deficiencies and perform as intended.\n\nRegister Now \nAlessandra Valerio\, B. Arch\, PMP\, BECxP\, CxA+BE\, Building Science Consultant\, Project Manager\, Stantec \nAlessandra Valerio is a Building Science Consultant at Stantec\, specializing in Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) and building envelope systems. With over eight years of experience in the construction industry\, she is dedicated to empowering stakeholders to succeed in better construction practices and helping building owners achieve their requirements.\nShe began her career coordinating high-rise commercial building projects\, managing project compatibility and ensuring alignment with project requirements\, quality standards\, and client expectations through technical solutions\, inter-disciplinary coordination\, and activity monitoring –all while focusing on advancing construction technology and production management.\nTransitioning into consulting as a technical consultant representing building materials manufacturers\, Alessandra gained in-depth knowledge of building materials while providing guidance to architects across diverse building types during the design and construction phases\, ensuring compliance with project objectives. \nAs a Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (BECxP) specialist\, Alessandra supports the performance of building envelope systems. She collaborates with project teams to verify design intent and checks that materials and construction methods meet performance standards and owners’ requirements. This thorough approach improves the quality and durability of the building envelope. \nAlessandra holds a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the University of São Paulo and a postgraduate qualification in Building Construction Management from the Politecnica of São Paulo. She has also completed coursework in Building Science Specialist (BSS)\, Project Management Professional (PMP) at the University of Toronto and Commissioning Building Enclosure Assemblies and Systems (BECx) at Wisconsin University-Madison. Currently\, she serves on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC).
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/becx-fundamentals-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters-1-0-ceu-hsw/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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SUMMARY:ABAA Contractor Webinar: Open Forum - Curtainwall Details Solutions to Your Real-world Applications
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host a free virtual educational webinar in November\, but need your help.  Our speaker\, Adam Ugliuzza\, will be hosting an open forum\, focusing on curtainwall details in real-world applications.  Send project-specific issues with an example picture or detail by October 31 to lhardman@airbarrier.org (redact sensitive information).   \nThe webinar will be interactive\, and solutions will be provided on the call. \nDiscussion will: \n\nSummarize Unitized Curtain Wall Design: Provide a general overview of unitized curtain wall design and compare it to other curtain wall types.\nExplore Unitized Curtain Wall Installation: Review unitized curtain wall details to understand typical installation procedures.\nExplore Unitized Curtain Wall Interface Conditions: Review unitized curtain wall details that have been provided and present solutions for interfacing with the air and water barrier.\n\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-open-forum-curtainwall-details-solutions-to-your-real-world-applications/
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SUMMARY:Pitfalls and Challenges to Avoid in NFPA 285 Engineering Judgements 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION: Pitfalls and Challenges to Avoid in NFPA 285 Engineering Judgements\nEngineering Analysis is a necessary tool to provide the fire protection and safety of our buildings. The exponential number of wall assembly combinations and detailing of enclosure assemblies in the built environment prevents the opportunity to confirm fire performance through direct testing. This is especially true with the required investment of time\, effort\, and cost of for larger scale tests such as NFPA 285. Qualified Fire Engineering teams in partnership with third-party labs and the product manufacturers offer the opportunity to extend successful test results beyond the tested specimen through a Letter of Engineering Analysis. This presentation will discuss the opportunity\, challenges and limitations present when considering acceptance of test data extended to support substitution or modification to an assembly. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Identify appropriate content within engineering analysis reports pertaining to exterior walls.\n Understand the different types of engineering analysis reports.\nGain an understanding of the engineering analysis process and considerations when reviewing fire test data for extension.\nIdentify the relevant code path that allows for engineering analyses.\n\nRegister Now \n Keith Nelson\, NCARB\, AIA\, CDT\, BCxP\, Commercial Application Leader and Fire Performance SME\, Dupont  \nKeith P. Nelson joined DuPont in January 2023 with over 20 years of industry experience leading building enclosure consulting for design and construction projects across the US and internationally. He is a licensed Architect in multiple states and joined DuPont with strong experiences in building science\, building enclosure forensics\, enclosure commissioning\, field performance testing\, and is an industry leader in NFPA 285 compliance education. Keith leads and participates in multiple standard development organizations\, including ICC 1125\, ASHRAE 90.1\, ASTM E06\, and ASTM E05 and was elected to the ABAA Board of Directors in June 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from Ball State University in Muncie\, Indiana. \n\nDan Martin\, PE\, CFEI\, CVFI\, Lead Fire Protection Engineer\, Jensen Hughes \nDan Martin is a Fire Protection Engineering working in the RDT&E group conducting live fire research for a variety of clients ranging from government institutions to the private sector\, and in the fire forensics group as a fire investigator. Additionally\, he analyzes and inspects building construction deficiencies that relate to the IBC fire rating of various assemblies and constructions. He’s also part of a team of engineers that provide guidance\, design recommendations\, and write engineering judgment letters for exterior cladding systems compliance in accordance with NFPA 285. He is actively engaged in the ICC code development process representing clients and the FPE industry in the development of the International Building Code. \n 
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/pitfalls-and-challenges-to-avoid-in-nfpa-285-engineering-judgements-1-0-ceu-hsw/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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