Taking the Air (Barrier) Out of ASHRAE 90.1 - with a Taste of MN Hotdish The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) adopted ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019, which includes mandatory requirements […]
Building Enclosures Durability Analysis with Hygrothermal Modeling Hygrothermal modeling, the analysis of heat and moisture transport through building enclosure assemblies, reveals many of the climate-specific building science secrets that are […]
Electronic Leak Detection: Lessons Learned from ELD Testing & Continuous Monitoring This one hour course will cover the lessons learned from multiple case studies regarding Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) quality […]
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 […]
Prefabricated Exterior Wall Assemblies: Herding Cats in Hard Hats Prefabrication of exterior wall assemblies has been explored since the 1920s and 1930s, so the concept of their use is nothing […]
Deciphering the Complexity of Adhered Veneer Wall Systems Adhered veneer cladding systems have gained popularity in the past decade with increased use in all climates across the county. Today this […]
Elevating Enclosure Performance: Optimizing Continuous Insulation for Thermal Efficiency, Durability, and Safety This webinar explores how strategic continuous insulation (CI) choices can alleviate pressures on building enclosures and elevate building […]
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 […]
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 […]
