Events

Development of Non-Destructive /Non-Invasive Techniques for Assessing Building Envelope Performance: Air Leakage & High Moisture Assessing the performance of building envelopes is becoming more important, especially when retrofitting existing buildings. Using non-destructive methods for these assessments is ideal because they are usually quicker and cheaper than destructive means. In this presentation we will discuss available […]

Sealing Joints in the Building Envelope Joint failure is one of the most common—and costly—causes of moisture intrusion in buildings. This seminar addresses the often-overlooked disconnect between architects selecting joint sealants and engineers calculating joint movement. When the selected sealant’s movement capability isn’t aligned with actual joint movement, failure is inevitable. In Sealing the Building […]

Self-Adhered Membrane Applications: What Does It Really Mean to Stick Self-adhered membranes have become increasingly popular in the construction industry due to their convenience and effectiveness in creating a reliable air and moisture barrier. These membranes rely on adhesives to adhere securely to various substrates, ensuring long-term performance and durability. Traditionally, the evaluation of adhesive […]

Beyond the Sill Seal: A Modern Approach to Air Barriers for Long-Lasting Building Enclosures The effectiveness of air barriers in building enclosures is critical for energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality. Traditional gasketing materials, such as sill seals, have long been utilized to manage air infiltration. However, these materials often fall short in meeting […]

New Air Barrier Requirements for Re-Roofing As energy codes evolve, so do the requirements for roof system performance — especially during reroofing projects. This course explores the latest updates to building codes and standards that introduce air barrier requirements when replacing existing roofs. Attendees will learn why air control matters, how it interacts with moisture […]

Predicting Rooftop Surface Temperature Extremes and Impact on Air Barrier Tie-Ins Roofing system surfaces can get hot, sometimes extremely hot due to climatic and indoor design conditions, direct and reflected solar radiation exposure, and radiative heat transfer with surrounding objects. Roof surface color, the position and color of adjacent objects, as well as the thermal […]