Articles Tagged with ''air barriers''

Building airtightness continues to grow as a design consideration or requirement in most modern building designs. However, due to the complex nature of architectural design, building components, system options, involvement of multiple trades, and the pace of modern construction, achieving airtightness in a building is often easier said than done. 

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The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will host a live field testing demonstration, a panel of experts discussing Vacuum Insulating Glazing, a safety speaker covering cut-resistant personal protective equipment, an update on the U.S. and Canadian economies, and more at the 2022 FGIA Hybrid Fall Conference September 25-28 in Chicago.

The X-Wall System is a Huntsman Building Solutions wall assembly design concept solution for architects and builders. With X-Wall, closed cell spray foam insulation is installed completely from the exterior and will cut the thermal bridge of the structure. 

The Air Barrier Association of America is providing all AIA, BEC, CSI Members along with Specification Writers and Architectural Firm employees with an amazing discount for attending their Annual ABAA Conference.

The Winter 2022 edition features two CEU articles to earn continuing education credits. These articles cover roofs for cold storage buildings and low-slope roofing air barriers and vapor retarders. 

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.

Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings and restoration systems, announced the launch of the company’s completely redesigned website. 

In any building, drafts or air leaks can cause serious issues for efficiency, comfort, and safety. Achieving airtightness—resistance to unintentional airflows directed both in and out of a building—is essential for any architect or construction firm that wants to maximize building performance.