OVERVIEW
The building enclosure manages everything that might get into and out of a building: water, wind, light, sound, air, pests, and people. Assemblies are the foundations, above-grade walls, and roofs that make up the enclosure, and how they’re put together makes all the difference to how well the building performs—and for how long.
Here you’ll learn the importance of continuity at assembly transitions, and how to help ensure that the whole team—from architect to structural and mechanical engineers to construction managers and subcontractors—is educated about moisture risks and is accountable for quality work.
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Going to School for Building Enclosure Commissioning
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What I learned from a University of Wisconsin course called “Commissioning Building Enclosure Assemblies and Systems”
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Pete’s Puzzle: Fanciful Fuel
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Where did the water and blue-green staining on this fireplace support column come from?
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The Energy Conservatory’s New Blower Door Kit
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TEC did its homework: its new blower door package is a well-engineered and integrated equipment system
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Measuring (and Understanding) Humidity
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Humidity sensor recommendations for building professionals and homeowners
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Our Real-World Flashing Tape Tests Find a Clear Winner
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We took the best PSA tapes from our last round of testing and worked them over on rough OSB and window flanges. One tape worked no matter what.
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Testing Pressure-Sensitive Tapes: Rounds Two and Three
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Tension and pressure, tears and creeps. The Wingnut Test Facility (WTF) gets dope-slapped in our latest round of experiments.
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Introduction to High-Performance Building Assemblies
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In a one-hour on-demand webcast, acclaimed teacher and consultant Peter Yost will give you the building science knowledge and practical guidance to start getting higher performance from your building assemblies.
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4 Insider Tips for Choosing Flashing Tapes, from a Real-Life Engineer
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A research engineer at Pella Windows finally offers some adult supervision for our benchtop tape tests.
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Hidden Seam Failures? We Put Flashing Tapes to the Test
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Flashing and air barrier seam tapes get buried deep in our walls where we rely on long-term performance without monitoring them. Are they doing their jobs?
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Adhesives and Sealants: Performance First, but Materials Matter
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Exterior adhesives and sealants are formulated for performance, but some contain chemicals that pose risks to unprotected workers or the environment.