Design Pitfalls of Storefronts & Curtain Walls
This is a comprehensive journey that starts out as performance failures of storefront and curtain walls. These failures typically fall...
Air Barrier Rough Opening Flashing Combinations – 5 Years Later
An update to the 2016 ABAA Conference session “Air Barrier Rough Opening Flashing Combinations” will be provided as a continued...
Does it pass or fail? A Conversation about Quality Control Testing Criteria
The material is applied, the air barrier is complete, and now all you need is to pass the field quality...
Smokin’ NFPA 285: History, Triggers, and Solutions
When considering the building enclosure, fire safety is an important design factor and needs to be considered hand-in-hand with energy...
Assessing Methodologies for Detecting Water Intrusion in Wall Systems
Studies by the University of Florida, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Housing (HUD) have revealed...
Building Air Leakage and Effects on the Building Envelope
This presentation is for architects, engineers, and other design professionals interested in increasing their knowledge of the application and use...