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Summer 2020 Cover of Building Enclosure

Summer 2020

The 2020 issue comes with a CEU on parapets, tips for planning acoustics, roof protection, and a virtual roundtable on how the construction industry has been affected by the pandemic.
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ROCKWOOL

Planning Acoustics in Commercial Construction

What Happens When You Get it Right, and the Risks of Getting it Wrong
Chad Holmes
November 13, 2019
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We know more today than ever before about the importance of building structures that are energy-efficient, safe and comfortable for occupants
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Jardine

A Higher Level of Protection for “Mission Critical” Roofs

Material Matters
Tiffany Coppock
March 4, 2020
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Cellular glass insulation is getting renewed attention from many architects and designers, particularly for mission critical buildings
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parapets
Sponsored by GAF

CEU: Parapets—Continuity of Control Layers

Parapet continuity of detailing required to manage moisture, air, vapor and thermal performance, as well as wind resistance requirements at the critical wall-to-roof interface.
Benjamin Meyer
February 3, 2020
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The parapet is so much more than the intersection of roof and wall
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smart coatings

Smart Coatings Bring High-Performance Enclosures to the Next Level

Karine Galla
March 6, 2020
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Responsive façade coatings technology boosts performance, sustainability and long-term value of building assemblies
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fenestrations

Making Transitions to Fenestration

Air and Water Control Layers are Fundamental to Building Enclosure Performance
Jszabo
Julie Szabo
Jsanchez
Jason Sanchez
March 23, 2020
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Within many commonly used exterior opaque wall assemblies, the air and water control layers are provided by a single material with a combined function, indicated as an air and water barrier
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Mike Smalley

Retrofitting Building Envelopes Can Improve Energy Efficiency

Some Improvements Consists of Energy Savings and Aesthetic Appeal
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Michael Smalley
March 13, 2020
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With many commercial buildings aiming to reduce their energy footprint, retrofitting a building enclosure can deliver energy savings, as well as an improvement on the building’s appearance
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energy efficiency

New Report Reveals Dramatic Energy Efficiency Impacts

Rebecca Price
March 20, 2020
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The Alliance to Save Energy joined with the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy to release the Energy Efficiency Impact Report—a first-of-its-kind publication that uses reams of data and intuitive graphics to tell the comprehensive story of energy efficiency’s impact on the U.S. economy, environment and society
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COVID

Virtual Roundtable: How "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Affects the Industry

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Lindsay Lewis
April 1, 2020
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The webinar shed some light on how architects and various AEC firms, even outside of Michigan, are currently being impacted by COVID-19
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waterproofing codes

Waterproofing Code: Foundation Drain

Section 1807.4.2
June 5, 2018
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This section provides the requirements for foundation drain placement. The section is precise in the requirements and provides a basis for design.
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Codes

Roofing Code: Scuppers

Section 1503.4.2
June 12, 2018
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This code implies that scuppers are an acceptable form of roof drainage.
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Roofing Base Securement

Roofing Detail: Options for Base Securement

June 12, 2018
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We'll look at seven different options that the Western States Roofing Contractors Association suggests using.
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Poettker Construction Company

Updating Building Codes

Working From The Outside In
Keith Poettker Dave Lammers
November 15, 2019
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Building codes change over time as new and improved methods of construction are developed to satisfy the stringent requirements for safety, health and accessibility of buildings
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