Exterior Envelope – Doing It Right A seminar aimed at contractors and architects who want to expand their knowledge about the IECC’s exterior thermal envelope requirement for exterior wall assemblies when combined with ASTM…
The American Iron and Steel Institute has published AISI D250-23, “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes.” The guide was developed to assist users of AISI S250-21…
Restricting or controlling water whether it’s a gas, liquid, or solid state is a critical concern in the design of the exterior envelope. Minimizing the potential for water collecting within a stud cavity is…
CONTINUOUS INSULATION EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE INSULATION (EPS) Composition: Nominal 1.0 lb/ft3 Closed Cell Expanded Polystyrene Size: Min. 3/4” to 12” max. 24” wide x 48” or 96” (depending on system) Application: Over sheathing substrate on…
This section will cover the various codes and standards that regulate the design of the exterior envelope. Starting with the codes is a discussion of the International Energy Conservation Code. This will be followed…
Q. Are there significant changes to the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code in comparison to the 2015 version? A: The International Energy Conservation Code, drafted by the International Code Council, has a…
FIRE RESISTANCE There are four different fire resistive tests that cover wall system design. The main and oldest of the four tests is known as ASTM E119 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building…
