Extreme weather events can stress wall assemblies, causing water to enter the building envelope. Explore how fasteners attached to sheathing become a point of vulnerability during extreme weather events, and discover best practices for cladding attachment ...
In this course, we’ll talk about solutions for one of the primary concerns of designers and contractors—mitigating the intrusion of water and air through a structure. We’ll also assess the differences between traditional air- and water-resistiv...
This course will help to enlighten the participant to the advantages and sustainability value contribution of fiberglass-faced gypsum boards products in a project’s design and constructability. This course examines fiberglass mat gypsum panels, discusses h...
This course will introduce the reader to integrated WRB/AB sheathing solutions. Included will be a discussion of other common solutions, including housewraps, self-adhered membranes, fluid-applied membranes, the pros and cons of each, and how they compare ...
Multifamily construction is more competitive than ever. Even as mixed-use projects are filling in desirable tracts in urban cores, developers are locating projects in the suburbs and “exurbs,” as well In any case, key demographic groups, including millenni...
Provides an overview of the types and performance characteristics of cover board materials used in commercial roofing assemblies, along with a discussion of the forces that threaten roof-system durability. ...
In this course, we will focus on three transition areas: wall to foundation, openings, and roof to wall. Further, recognizing the innovations and risk mitigation needed in building envelope design, we will also look at the latest advances in all-in-one, in...
