Use of combustible building materials in wall assemblies increases the risk of fire in the built environment. The relationship between the weather barrier and NFPA285 compliance is often misunderstood. This […]
Blower door testing finally has an established market to analyze bulk data. Lets study this data collected over the past decade from over 1,000 commercial blower door tests and over […]
The 4 C’s—Clear, Correct, Concise, and Complete—form the foundation of effective technical and specification writing. Building Enclosure Consultants (BECs), however, may not be fluent in the language of specifications, often […]
Did you know that the ABAA has developed a set of educational construction details for the challenging roof-to-wall air barrier connection? These conceptual details have been developed by the Transitions, […]
This presentation will identify the many difficult critical transitions on complex building types and will give the tools to better understand the reasoning and sequencing needed to complete the installation […]
As artificial intelligence reshapes workflows across architecture, engineering, and construction, the demand for more sophisticated and adaptable building enclosures continues to grow. Yet, the built environment remains fundamentally human—designed for […]
Current construction practices have spurred innovation in continuous insulation and air barrier technologies. Specifiers need a solid grasp of continuous insulation and air barrier fundamentals in order to ensure wall […]
This presentation will review the challenges presented when detailing an exterior wall with a reservoir cladding. Because reservoir claddings hold onto moisture by their nature, they create conditions that present […]
How does one address an iconic building's systemic water infiltration issues while preserving its unique character? The multi-denominational United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, designed by Walter Netsch of […]
