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Recent changes in North America energy codes for the building envelope include higher insulation R-values, continuous insulation, and continuous air barriers for air leakage control. New, code compliant wall assembly design options may be susceptible to increased moisture sensitivity due to lower drying rates, which are inherent to energy efficient assemblies but could be further impacted by design detailing and materials choices. Improved energy efficiency does not need to come at the expense of the long term performance and durability of buildings. This seminar will address design options and materials choices for energy efficient and durable wall design. Design tools for advanced moisture analysis (WUFI®, Wärme und Feuchte Instationär, or Transient Heat and Moisture Analysis) will be used to show how to predict performance of untested new assemblies, how materials substitution could impact the overall performance of the building envelope, and how design detailing could increase moisture management capabilities.
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Some types of roofing systems can provide you with a roofing option that’s good for the environment and your wallet. Roofing systems don’t have to be disposable. By maximizing system longevity and recycling at the end of its useful life, roofing systems no longer have to be looked at as another thing to add to a landfill.
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Participants will experience presentation LVR200 with the added dimension of witnessing actual on-site louver testing sessions demonstrating live AMCA Still Air and Wind Driven rain testing. Extensive interaction with the test apparatus, louver engineers and hands on inspection of a variety of louver samples illustrating the various louver families available and inherent performance of each.
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This course offers a thorough and intensive education on under concrete slab vapor barriers. Beginning with describing the physical conditions that necessitate vapor barrier use, the issues resulting from these conditions are discussed. The basic characteristics of under concrete slab vapor barriers are examined, including ASTM and relevant testing standards. Finally, the design professional is armed with relevant specifications and standards that govern under concrete slab vapor barrier installation.
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In today’s high performance building market, specifying materials that work together as a complete wall system is more critical than ever. Systems can help designers meet new energy codes, reduce costs and improve building function and sustainability while making the design process faster and simpler. This course will educate participants on the functional components and system attributes of the most common exterior wall system, steel stud with masonry veneer. The course will detail key system components such as continuous and stud cavity insulation, air/water resistive barriers, air sealing practices, masonry wall ties and water drainage/management practices. Key codes and standards will be reviewed to define system interaction and key specification practices to ensure wall system designs are consistent with recent advances in building analysis, new code requirements, revised test methods, and a comprehensive, systems approach to wall systems.
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From the presenters of “Maintaining Continuous Insulation and AWBs at Transitions” comes the next detailing presentation in the series. This presentation expands on integrating insulation and air barriers using the previously described building science fundamentals but applied to some trickier details. How do you integrate continuous insulation at a foundation where the masonry veneer must rest on concrete foundation walls? How do you attach heavy, but combustible, low mass veneers? Join us to find out.
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Imagine a construction material that can endure extreme weather, resist fire and mold, and still be strong and sustainable. Discover the unmatched versatility and functionality of gypsum board products, offering robust solutions for modern construction challenges. This course explores gypsum panel products with fiberglass facing, replacing the traditional paper facing on gypsum boards. Join us as we examine the applications, attributes, advantages, and LEED contributions of these innovative gypsum panel products.
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From pitched to low slope roofing a myriad of designs are possible. Conventional roofing with the waterproofing membrane located weather-side and Protected Membrane roofing with the waterproofing membrane located at the deck can be used on buildings of various end-use, be low or high albedo surfaced (solar gain). Add to this vegetative roof assemblies (green roofs), roofs with solar arrays, blue roofs (stormwater management), - and no two roofs are alike. Join us to review the modern roof taxonomies and associated benefits and drawbacks, learn about latest options in roof construction, and reflect on performance differences.
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Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) has become a critical component of contemporary architectural design due to its versatility, durability, and performance across a wide range of applications. This course provides architects and design professionals with a comprehensive understanding of ACM systems, including material composition, manufacturing processes, fire‑performance considerations, installation methods, and sustainable design benefits. Participants will explore how ACM panels are specified and integrated into both exterior and interior building envelopes, with attention to building code compliance, testing standards, and real‑world applications. The course also examines emerging trends in ACM fabrication, finishing technologies, and sustainability, equipping attendees with the knowledge necessary to make informed material decisions that balance aesthetics, performance, and regulatory requirements.
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One of the most complex and least understood areas where fire can propagate is at the perimeter of a multi-story building. Not only can fire spread from floor-to-floor via the edge-of-slab/curtain wall intersections but also along the exterior building enclosure where untested, combustible components are often installed. This program outlines best design practices for providing fire protection for building occupants per ASTM E2307 and E2874.
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Today's buildings are responsible for 38% of the world's energy usage, causing the demand for highly energy efficient and durable buildings to increase. One of the key elements in a highly energy efficient and durable building envelope is a continuous air barrier and water barrier system. There are several different types of air barrier membranes that are commonly used in the industry, although fluid applied air barriers continue to increase in popularity. There are hundreds of fluid applied air barrier products currently available and they vary greatly in thickness and formulation. As commercial buildings become more energy efficient and complex, the need for a high performance fluid air barrier system is increasing. This presentation will discuss some of the key differences and performance advantages of these new high performance air barrier chemical formulations in contrast to traditional fluid applied air barrier formulations.
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The course is designed to teach attendees the differences between the insulation used in insulated vinyl siding.
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This seminar is a basic review of transport mechanisms for heat, air and moisture movement across the building enclosure. These movements affect the building performance, hence controlling heat, air and moisture flow represent critical functions of the building enclosure. The control strategies for achieving an energy efficient and durable building enclosure will be discussed for each.
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