B2010−Exterior Walls

Designing the overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration

December 1, 2023

During the design phase, the process of selecting and specifying a curtain wall and/or storefront, in some cases is limited to aesthetics, structural considerations, thermal performance, and cost. Too often, the interface between the air and water barrier and fenestration are overlooked. The goal is to maintain continuity of the air and water barrier (AWB) assembly and its connections...

Connecting it all: Role of joints as a primary component

November 16, 2023

It is within the building enclosure, the exterior skin, where joints are found—one of the primary components responsible for facilitating these dynamic interactions. Joints allow buildings to stand firm as much as they allow them to operate responsively to ever-changing internal and external conditions, enabling the flexing, sweating, or breathing of the enclosure skin, as required.

Polyiso: Maximizing sustainability in high-performance buildings

November 6, 2023

Among the many energy drains, heating and air conditioning are two of the most resource-intensive activities that will test the performance of a building’s envelope (roof, walls, and windows). To prioritize thermal performance, specifiers are putting high-performance building materials to work, including polyisocyanurate (polyiso) insulation.

High-performance air- and water-resistive barriers deliver improved sustainability

September 15, 2023

Within modern construction, there is an exception to the inherent complexity of sustainability comparisons. Preventing air from traveling through the building enclosure in an uncontrolled manner provides unequivocal benefits

Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades

August 24, 2023

As an alternative to removing and replacing the original masonry—an approach that can negatively impact structural integrity—project teams and architects are encouraged to design an insulated facade layer with vapor barrier, creating a new enclosure that is watertight and energy efficient, and possibly more attractive. This raises a question about how to ensure the ideal placement and attachment of the insulation, air barrier, and cladding.

Key considerations for designing fenestration systems for success

August 18, 2023

The design phase of a building project allows the design team to select fenestration systems that meet the needs of a project and set up the building for success during and after construction. Design teams must balance performance and practicality to achieve a successful installation while maintaining required fenestration performance.

Specifying and installing flashing around exterior wall openings

August 11, 2023

A weathertight building enclosure is critical when it comes to preventing air leakage and water penetration. It also significantly impacts energy efficiency, indoor air quality (IAQ), and occupant comfort. Therefore, properly specifying and detailing the transitions between fenestration products and the surrounding wall conditions is extremely important.

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B2010−Exterior Walls

Designing the overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration

Connecting it all: Role of joints as a primary component

Polyiso: Maximizing sustainability in high-performance buildings

High-performance air- and water-resistive barriers deliver improved sustainability

Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades

Key considerations for designing fenestration systems for success

Specifying and installing flashing around exterior wall openings

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B2010−Exterior Walls

Designing the overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration

Connecting it all: Role of joints as a primary component

Polyiso: Maximizing sustainability in high-performance buildings

High-performance air- and water-resistive barriers deliver improved sustainability

Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades

Key considerations for designing fenestration systems for success

Specifying and installing flashing around exterior wall openings

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