Items Tagged with 'ABAA (Air Barrier Association of America)'

This article discusses the benefits and challenges associated with pre­applied water/air barrier sheathing systems, including detailing considerations, recommended enhancements, and how to avoid common construction pitfalls.

Rehabbing buildings with energy conservation in mind can be a massive undertaking, requiring a holistic exterior and interior approach to decrease buildings’ carbon emissions and energy consumption while minimizing disruption to current occupants. A deep energy retrofit is achieved when renovation activities reduce a building’s site energy usage by at least 40 percent.

With over 32 exhibitors attending from a range of organizations including associations and manufacturers, the trade show aspect of ABAA’s Building Enclosure Conference allows for a more intimate setting to network with and learn from those who have experienced both successes and failures.