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Winter 2021

The Winter 2021 edition of Building Enclosure features a look at some new climate regulations included in the 2021 energy codes and what those regulations could mean for building products. We also discuss other aspects of commercial buildings such as resiliency and electronic leak detection. 

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CEU: Commercial Rooftop Solar Design Explained

Jennifer Keegan
November 2, 2020
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This course will explain the importance of each of these questions and offer actionable insights into roof system design that can maximize solar output and provide long-term performance of the roof system that can outlast the life expectancy of the PV arrays.
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Recent Advances in Electronic Leak Detection

Locating Breaches in Waterproof Membranes has Never Been Easier
David Vokey
December 7, 2020
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Historically, architects and other designers have often called for a flood test to be carried out on horizontal waterproofing systems when the membrane is under a green roof, wear-course or topping slab where direct inspection of the roof membrane is difficult or impossible
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Rooftops, Resiliency and Performance in the Extreme

Tiffany Coppock
December 16, 2020
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From a historic hurricane and wildfire season to unprecedented social distancing efforts in commercial buildings, extreme conditions pose challenges when it comes to designing resilient, high-performing commercial enclosures—particularly commercial rooftops
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RHEINZINK

The Beauty and Stamina of Natural Materials

Charles McGowan
November 6, 2020
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In recent decades, the enduring qualities of zinc have gained interest and use in North America
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New Climate Regulations Spell Changes for Building Products

Every Building Impacts the Environment in both Direct and Indirect Ways
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Walter Reiter
November 11, 2020
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From initial construction to eventual renovation or replacement, every building uses energy, water, and raw materials while generating waste and atmospheric emissions throughout its life cycle
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How to Quantify a Percentile of Rain Events

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Daniel Overbey
September 30, 2020
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When it comes to assessing the impact of low-impact development and green infrastructure practices, site development teams are frequently asked to determine the percentile of rainfall events that can be managed by the site development solution
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energy efficiency

Analyzing the New 2021 Energy Codes and Beyond

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Lindsay Lewis
January 14, 2021
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The energy efficiency of buildings is the main goal of these code changes, with the hope that the efficiency of all buildings (residential and commercial) will rise by about 10 percent
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Roofing Code: Wind Resistance of Clay and Concrete Tile

Section 1504.2
July 10, 2018
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ind loads on clay and concrete tile roof coverings shall be in accordance with Section 1609.5.
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Waterproofing Code: Backfill

Section 1805.7.3
July 3, 2018
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This section implies that backfill material shall be in accordance with code requirements.
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Membrane Flashing

Roofing Detail: High, Concrete Parapet Membrane Flashing

July 24, 2018
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For walls 24 inches and taller, that wall cladding be considered in lieu of membrane wall flashings.
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This course, which targets architects and building enclosure professionals, will talk about projects that need to mitigate exterior noise and explore how the building envelope can be designed with automatic smoke venting to better protect occupants and property in case of a fire and, simultaneously, block outdoor environmental noise from transmitting inside the structure.
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