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Advancements in Fluid Applied Membranes

The Advent of Liquid Rubber

John D'Annunzio

October 26, 2016

There have been continual advancements in construction material technology since the late 1990s

The Continuing Story of Continuous Insulation

Barbara Horwitz-Bennett

October 25, 2016

With building codes adopting newer ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 requirements, building teams are contending with how to best design and install continuous insulation on their building enclosures

Water Resistant Barriers Meet Mandated Codes

July 20, 2016

Why rainscreen tops the list of innovative moisture control systems.

No Concerns for Moisture Issues

Preventing moisture damage in the exterior walls of newly constructed care center.

June 23, 2016

Newly constructed in South Russell, Ohio, a care center and assisted living facility for people living with Alzeheimer's Disease. The community includes one or two bedroom spacious suites for each guest, safety equipped baths, a ballroom and movie theater, a large fitness center, beauty clinic, a fully stocked library,and many other amenities to keep the residents entertained on a daily basis.

Denver Botanic Gardens Science Pyramid

June 2, 2016

Creative building design requires high performance membrane solution

How Much Rain Does a Rainscreen Screen? (Part 2)

May 9, 2016

In part one; rainscreen and open joint cladding systems were discussed. Part two will focus on test standards determining the performance of cladding systems designed for the rainscreen principle.

Moisture Management in High R-Value Walls

Charles Cottrell

May 9, 2016

Driven by increasing energy costs, energy security concerns and demands for better thermal performance, building standards and codes now require higher minimum R-values for walls.

Weatherproofing the Building Enclosure

Deck Ventilation as a Retrofit Roofing Solution

Lurita McIntosh Blank

May 6, 2016

From the beginning, the Centre has experienced serviceability issues with the weatherproofing of the building enclosure

Waterproofing Detail: Weep Screed

May 6, 2016

Details regarding weep screed at concrete foundations.

Waterproofing Codes: Dampproofing and Waterproofing

Section 1807.1.2 UNDER-FLOOR SPACE and Section 1807.1.2.1 FLOOD HAZARD AREAS

May 6, 2016

Code information and interpretation for Section 1807.1.2 (Under-floor Space) and Section 1807.1.2.1 (Flood Hazard Areas)

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.

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Advancements in Fluid Applied Membranes

The Continuing Story of Continuous Insulation

Water Resistant Barriers Meet Mandated Codes

No Concerns for Moisture Issues

Denver Botanic Gardens Science Pyramid

How Much Rain Does a Rainscreen Screen? (Part 2)

Moisture Management in High R-Value Walls

Weatherproofing the Building Enclosure

Waterproofing Detail: Weep Screed

Waterproofing Codes: Dampproofing and Waterproofing

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