Jay Saldana

Jay Saldana, PE, is a senior engineer for Icynene-Lapolla, the global manufacturer, supplier and leader in spray polyurethane foam for roofing and insulation applications, reflective roof coatings and equipment. Jay can be reached at jsaldana@icynene.com.

Insulation is No Longer Just Insulation

Jay Saldana

March 7, 2018

A well-designed enclosure must not only insulate, but must control moisture, air temperature and vapor

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

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.

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.

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