International Flashing Awareness Day
Gain New Flashing Insights
International Flashing Awareness Day is dedicated to spreading knowledge about the essential role of proper flashing installation in building construction. Flashing helps prevent water damage, mold growth, structural damage, and more.
Our series will feature 5 expert-led webinars, each focusing on different aspects of flashing. Whether you’re a builder, contractor, architect, or simply interested in building integrity, this event is for you!
Register now individually for your preferred courses or join us for all five webinars and make it a Flashing Day to remember!
Webinar Listing
Air Barrier Flashing Details
10:00-10:50 ET
Corey Zussman, AIA, NCARB, ALA, RBEC, RRC, REWC, RWC, RRO, CDT, CQM, CxA+BE, BECxP, CABS, LEED AP BD+C
The realities of construction, including construction and substrate material tolerances, an unlimited amount of project-specific detailing, and different product types and manufacturers, will directly affect the installation of air barrier detailing and flashings. How the Designer and Contractor detail and install the flashing must consider the realities of construction and product detailing. We will review the many aspects of construction, what to account for when detailing and installing flashings, and understand why specific details are needed. Understanding what to account for will provide better design, documentation, estimating, and installation.
Credits: 1.0 LU/HSW
Flashings 101
11:00-11:50 ET
Meagan Elfert, MBA, CDT
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 of the characteristics of several types of membranes, emphasize the importance of compatibility, and review proper installation techniques.
Credits: 1.0 LU/HSW
The Big Disconnect: Roof to Wall Connections for your Air Barrier
12:00-12:50 ET
Roy Schauffele, FCSI, CDT, CCPR, FABAA, CABS, Emeritus ABAA
As more states, jurisdictions and the design community require air barriers, the issue of connecting the wall air barrier assembly to other building assemblies, such as below grade, window systems and roofs need to be completely understood in order to design and construct a functioning building enclosure. One of the most often missed or not well executed details is the connection between the wall air barrier and roof assembly. With a myriad of roof systems, wall configurations and the growing number of wall air barrier products, it can be difficult to navigate the process in regards to what systems work best with each other and the chemical compatibility of these systems. This presentation will focus on things to consider from a design standpoint, along with practical approaches to ensuring a robust connection is constructed and executed.
Credits: 1.0 LU/HSW
Masonry Thru-Wall Flashing & Key Interface Details
1:00-1:50 ET
Pat Conway
Explore the continuity of water and air control layers in relation to masonry thru-wall flashing at critical interface details, including: base-of-wall, window sill, openings heads, shelf angle, veneer material transitions, and top-of-wall.
Credits: 1.0 LU/HSW
Failure is Not an Option: Air Barrier Continuity Strategies for Storefront and Curtain Wall Systems
2:00-3:30 ET
Andrew Dunlap, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, FABAA
Critical details that typically cause building performance-related issues will be focused on one of the largest failures of building enclosures: wall-to-window connections specific to curtain wall systems and storefronts. A step-by-step look at each critical detail regarding the sequence of construction and the various connections to ensure airtight/watertight and thermally protected details. Real-life photos and job conditions will highlight the realities of the construction process to show typical errors found and how those errors can be addressed correctly.
Credits: 1.5 LU/HSW
