Connecting the Dots: Air Barrier Connections A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and this principle is equally applicable to air barriers. For an air barrier to […]

This presentation will cover a detailed explanation of various types of flashings used in buildings, including the challenges and solutions facing through wall flashings.  It will include a thorough description […]

 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 […]

Warmer, Wetter and Winder: 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

These terms are often described as simple—so why is there so much confusion? This presentation explains what air barriers, vapor barriers, and water-resistive barriers are, and when a single material […]