Events

Introduction to Air Barriers This presentation provides an overview of the performance requirements of air barrier materials, assemblies, and systems, and includes a discussion on relevant building code requirements. Learning Objectives:  Describe the benefits or air barriers and the impacts on energy, moisture, sustainability and comfort  Understand Air Barriers in relation to the building enclosure […]

Smokin' NFPA 285: Fire Safety in Exterior Walls When considering the building enclosure, fire safety is an important design factor and needs to be considered hand-in-hand with energy code requirements. The NFPA 285 “Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components” is a common consideration […]

ABAA Contractor Webinar: A Little Light Reading: A Contractor’s Guide to Specifications We are excited to invite you to an exclusive webinar presented by Amy Baker, a seasoned Registered Architect and Specifications Consultant with over 20 years of experience in the commercial construction industry. Construction specifications are assembled by design professionals to communicate product information, […]

Unforeseen Impacts of Building Modifications to Envelope Assemblies This presentation involves case studies involving renovations, additions, and changes of use to buildings which resulted in building envelope failures. Project examples will demonstrate how interior renovations and changes of use and occupancy can negatively affect envelope assemblies, and how risk can be minimized with proper design […]