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FGIA Hybrid Fall Conference Speakers to Cover Field Testing, VIG, PPE, Economy, More

August 30, 2022

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.


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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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CEU: Roofs for Cold Storage Buildings

Building science and construction (methods/types) come together in cold storage buildings. The unique idea of an “always cold” interior pushes the discussion about vapor drive and air intrusion of the enclosure of a cold storage building to a higher level.
Kristin M. Westover PE, LEED AP O+M
November 1, 2021
Building science and construction (methods/types) come together in cold storage buildings. The unique idea of an “always cold” interior pushes the discussion about vapor drive and air intrusion of the enclosure of a cold storage building to a higher level.
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How to Achieve Airtightness in Buildings

October 13, 2021

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.


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ASTM International to Host April Symposium

March 9, 2018
The ASTM International committee on performance of buildings is sponsoring the Symposium on Whole Building Air Leakage: Testing and Building Performance Impacts on April 8.
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Papers Invited for 2018 ASTM International Symposium

May 29, 2017
Papers are invited for the Symposium on Whole Building Air Leakage: Testing and Building Performance Impacts, April 8, 2018.
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The Plate Escape

July 18, 2016
Where you’re leaking the most air.
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Are Insulation R-Values a Good Measure of Performance?

May 25, 2016
It is the industry standard, and mandated by the FTC, but does that make it good? We think it is, but despite its long-standing and ubiquitous use, misinformation still abounds about what R-value really is.
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The Importance of Rainscreen Products

Jim O'Neill
March 27, 2015
Creating a cost-effective system that provides energy efficiency and moisture control for stucco.
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The Details of Continuous Insulation

Jason Wigboldy
March 25, 2015
Unless you live under a rock you have probably noticed a growing trend in commercial construction that calls for the use of CI.
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