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Winter 2022

The Winter 2022 edition features two CEU articles to earn continuing education credits. These articles cover roofs for cold storage buildings and low-slope roofing air barriers and vapor retarders. We also have some great technical information for you! Including an in-depth study of cyclical testing of flat lock copper seamed roofs, and a look at the Guide to Preliminary Selection of Waterproofing Systems created by the Technical Committee of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute.

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The Importance of Weather-Resistant Barriers

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Michael Smalley
July 7, 2021
Weather-resistant barriers play a crucial role in the protection and energy-efficiency of today’s commercial buildings.
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Protecting Walls and Foundations with Below-Grade Polyiso Insulation

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Marcin Pazera
April 14, 2021
By their very nature, all building foundations touch the earth that surrounds them. In every climate, the water, air, soil, and temperature of that outside contact can impact the performance and integrity of the entire building structure.
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Continuous Insulation: A Modern, Energy-Efficient Solution for Builders and Building Owners

Todd Gluski
September 9, 2021

Continuous insulation is the last (and most important) line of defense when it comes to keeping heat inside a structure. 


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Understanding How Fiber Cement and Other Cladding Materials Can Influence Building Wrap Performance

Bijan Mansouri
November 5, 2021

The type of cladding material chosen for a project not only affects the building’s overall aesthetic, it also plays a central role in how the rest of wall system should be designed to best protect the structure from the elements.


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Preliminary Selection of Exterior Waterproofing Systems

Los Angeles Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute Technical Committee
November 10, 2021

Selection of a suitable waterproofing system can present a building project team with a baffling array of choices. With dozens of manufacturers and hundreds of products to choose from, there is a formidable amount of data to evaluate in order to make a thorough investigation. 


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Cyclical Testing of Flat Lock Copper Seams

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Kelsey Dunn
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Jeffry Ceruti
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Christopher Grey
July 12, 2021
Identifying the minimum requirements for meeting expected in-service loads without failure over a 75-year period.
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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 Westover
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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CEU: Low-Slope Roofing – Air Barriers and Vapor Retarders

Roof assemblies have more roles than simply keeping water out. Understanding control layers is key to successful design of modern roofs.
Thomas J. Taylor James R. Kirby AIA
September 1, 2021
As buildings have evolved, so have the requirements that have been placed on the building enclosure. No longer “just” a roof to keep precipitation out, today’s enclosure has many roles.
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Our Top Podcasts of 2021

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Lindsay Lewis
January 10, 2022

Our show, Enclosure Experts, features industry-leading construction and design professionals interviewed by the editorial staff of Building Enclosure.


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Cool Roofing Applications for Every Climate

Evelyn Long
October 14, 2021

Before examining the different advantages of cool roofs in various climates, individuals must evaluate the system as a whole.


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Waterproofing Code: Underpinning

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August 14, 2018
Where underpinning is chosen to provide the protection or support of adjacent structures, the underpinning system shall be designed and installed in accordance with provisions of this chapter and Chapter 33.
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Roofing Code: Drip Edge Code Interpretation

February 19, 2015
Code interpretations for Section 1507.2.9.3 Drip edge.
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Low, Wood-Framed Parapet Wall Flashing

January 19, 2022

The profile of specific components, their configuration or sequencing, can vary with the roof system, climatic differences, and regional or area practices.


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