Continuous Insulation Compared Within Eight Steel Stud Wall Assemblies Continuous Insulation, while required by the energy code, presents challenges integrating it with the overall wall-assembly’s design, performance and construction. This […]

 Saddle Up! Integrating Control Layers at Parapet to Rise Walls Conditions Water and air leakage, deterioration, and biological growth often occur at parapet terminations where adjacent rise walls lack proper […]

Navigating the Complexities of Expansion Joint System Installation for Stadium Construction The installation of expansion joint systems in stadium construction presents unique challenges due to the structural demands and operational […]

Air Barrier Embodied Carbon: A Critical Review The session will start with a review of embodied carbon impacts applied to air barriers. This will include a comparison of published air […]

This presentation will review why enclosures are critical for energy efficiency, sustainability and durability, and explain how every building is unique.  We will then review and discuss the advantages/disadvantages of […]

Dispelling the Myths about Building Enclosure Warranties Building Envelope System Warranties are becoming more sought after and bring some real value to a building owner – they help manage risk […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]