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Articles Tagged with ''building envelope''

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RoofTech Adds Scott May as Project Consultant

May 5, 2022

RoofTech Consulting, Inc. adds Scott May as a Project Consultant. May received his bachelor’s degree in applied management from Ranken Technical College and has 15 years of experience in the construction and roofing industry.


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IIBEC Introduces New Executive Committee, Board of Directors

April 11, 2022

The new board and executive committee were announced during IIBEC’s Annual Meeting of the Members, part of the 2022 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show, held March 17–22, 2022, in Orlando, Fla.


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Integrating Proper Building Enclosure into the Design Process

Robert G. Barfield
March 16, 2022

Clear procedures should be established in order to create integrated project teams that understand the goals of the project.


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What is the Envelope Backstop?

Sophia Salah Cheryl Saldanha Abigail Sefah
March 10, 2022

The envelope backstop was introduced by policymakers to limit how far building enclosure thermal performance can stray from the envelope prescriptive requirements.


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Deep Energy Retrofits Offer a Critical Step Toward Decarbonization

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Alejandra Nieto M.B.Sc.
March 9, 2022

It’s time to move deep energy retrofits from promising principle to conventional practice with a holistic, envelope-first approach.


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Benefits of Translucent Polycarbonate Window and Wall Systems

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Victoria Scanlon
March 7, 2022

EIA’s most recent data reports that energy-efficient, multi-paned windows are featured in 60 percent of U.S. buildings, which account for 75 percent of commercial floorspace. This presents a significant opportunity to improve existing buildings and to construct new buildings with energy-efficient daylight openings, including polycarbonate glazing and wall systems.


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DuPont Showcases New Innovations at NAHB IBS 2022

February 7, 2022

DuPont Performance Building Solutions will exhibit at the 2022 International Builders Show in Orlando, Fla., February 8-10, 2022.


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Envelope System Creates Unique Aesthetic for Illinois High School

January 24, 2022

Metalworks of Chicago of Arlington Heights, Ill., installed just more than 18,200 square feet ofbuilding envelope system as part of the McHenry West High School three-story, 64,000-square-foot renovation and addition.


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Measured Air Leakage Requirements in Context

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Daniel Overbey
January 21, 2022

Whole-building pressurization testing is becoming standard practice for building projects. Many common energy conservation standards and model codes now exhibit requirements for enclosure airtightness, which are to be achieved through measured air leakage rates.


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IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show Returns This Spring

December 10, 2021

Taking place March 17–22, the 2022 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show will welcome building enclosure professionals from across North America to the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla.


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On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

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Strategies for High-Performance Below-Grade Waterproofing

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