ABAA Contractors Committee Meeting
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Conference Call All times shown are in Eastern Time Zones
Conference Call All times shown are in Eastern Time Zones
Presenter: Melissa Payne, BECxP, CxA-BE, CDT CEU: 1 AIA LU/HSW Register Here Join us for an informative presentation that emphasizes the importance of proper air barrier application in enhancing building performance. Properly installed air barriers are critical in preventing air leakage, which can lead to energy inefficiencies, moisture issues, and compromised indoor air quality. We […]
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Conference Call All times shown are in Eastern Time Zones
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 […]
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Program Description The purpose of the ABAA Blower Door Technician Training Program is to educate both entry-level and more experienced blower door technicians on the planning, preparation, and execution of airtightness testing for commercial and large buildings in conformance with industry standard test methods. The training aims to equip blower door technicians with the knowledge […]
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 […]
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Conference Call All times shown are in Eastern Time Zones
Presenter: Denali Jones, P.E., ABAA CEU: 1 AIA LU/HSW, 1 AAA, 1 AIBD, 1 BOMI, 1 FBPE, 1 ICC, 1 OAA, 1 SAA Register Here Whole building airtightness testing has been a code compliance option in the International Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1 for some time. That compliance option was rarely used and only […]
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 […]