ENSURING A HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING ENVELOPE COURSE NUMBER: FAC401
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1 ENSURING A HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING ENVELOPE COURSE NUMBER: FAC401 Today s Presenter: Darek Brandt, PE Principal Consultant / Regional Engineer Professional Service Industries, Inc. Orlando, Florida Presented to:
2 ENSURING A HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING ENVELOPE Credit(s) earned on completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-aia members are available upon request. This course is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.
3 ENSURING A HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING ENVELOPE Copyright Materials This presentation is protected by US and International Copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, display and use of the presentation without written permission of the speaker is prohibited. Professional Service Industries, 2015
4 COURSE DESCRIPTION THIS PRESENTATION WILL PROVIDE BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING THE EVOLUTION OF THE BUILDING ENVELOPE AND IT'S IMPORTANCE TO A HIGH PERFORMANCE, SAFE AND HABITABLE BUILDING. RELATION TO BUILDING CODES, OWNERS PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS/SPECIFICATIONS WILL ALSO BE DISCUSSED. THE PRESENTATION WILL BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE STEPS TO BE TAKEN DURING INSPECTION AND TESTING. REASONS FOR INSPECTION AND TESTING WILL BE DISCUSSED. INDIVIDUAL TEST METHODS AND THE PURPOSE OF EACH WILL BE SHOWN AND DISCUSSED. PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING POPULAR BUILDING ENVELOPE TESTS BEING PERFORMED WILL BE SHOWN. MYTHS AND INACCURATE PERCEPTION S REGARDING TEST REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES WILL BE DISCUSSED. DISCUSSION OF HOW TO INTERPRET AND UNDERSTAND THE RESULTS AND TEST REPORTS WILL ALSO BE DISCUSSED. LESSONS LEARNED DURING BUILDING ENVELOPE TESTING WILL BE DISCUSSED. PHOTOGRAPHS OF CASE STUDIES WILL BE SHOWN. 4
5 LEARNING OBJECTIVES TO UNDERSTAND DEFINITION OF BUILDING ENVELOPE HOW DOES BUILDING ENVELOPE CONTRIBUTE TO A HIGH PERFORMANCE BUIL DING HOW TO INSPECT THE BUILDING ENVELOPE HOW TO TEST THE BUILDING ENVELOPE COMMON ENVELOPE TESTS AND PURPOSE OF EACH LESSONS LEARNED DURING ENVELOPE TESTING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS 5
6 WHAT IS THE BUILDING ENVELOPE? THE BUILDING ENVELOPE IS THE PHYSICAL SEPARATOR BETWEEN THE CONDITIONED AND UNCONDITIONED ENVIRONMENT OF A BUILDING. THE BUILDING ENVELOPE PROVIDES RESISTANCE TO AIR, WATER, HEAT, LIGHT AND NOISE. THE BUILDING ENVELOPE PROVIDES WEATHER, AIR, AND THERMAL BARRIERS. COMPONENTS INCLUDE 1) FLOORS, 2) ROOFS, 3) WALLS, 4) WINDOWS/CURTAINWALLS, 5) DOORS. 6
7 BUILDING ENVELOPE COMPONENTS DIVISION 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION WATERPROOFING, TRAFFIC COATINGS, WATER REPELLENTS, INSULATIONS, EIFS, WEATHER BARRIERS, VAPOR RETARDERS, AIR BARRIERS, SHINGLES, ROOF TILES, ROOF PANELS, WALL PANELS, SIDING, BUILT UP ROOFING, MEMBRANE ROOFING, COATED FOAM ROOFING, SHEET METAL ROOFING, SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM, ROOF EXPANSION JOINTS, JOINT SEALANTS 7
8 BUILDING ENVELOPE COMPONENTS DIVISION 8 OPENINGS DOORS AND FRAMES, SLIDING DOORS AND FRAMES OVERHEAD COILING DOORS, ALUMINUM FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS, ALL GLASS ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS, GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAINWALLS, ALUMINUM WINDOWS, STEEL WINDOWS, WOOD WINDOWS, VINYL WINDOWS, FIBERGLASS WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS, GLAZING, LOUVERS, WALL VENTS 8
9 EVOLUTION OF BUILDING ENVELOPE WHERE WE CAME FROM 9
10 EVOLUTION OF BUILDING ENVELOPE - WHERE WE ARE 10
11 EVOLUTION OF BUILDING ENVELOPE WHERE WE RE GOING 11
12 EVOLUTION OF BUILDING ENVELOPE WHERE WE RE GOING 12
13 WHY IS THE BUILDING ENVELOPE IMPORTANT? 13
14 WHY IS THE BUILDING ENVELOPE IMPORTANT? 1. BUILDING EFFICIENCY & ENERGY CONSUMPTION FEDERAL EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND LEGISLATION HAVE ESTABLISHED TARGETS: EXECUTIVE ORDER PLANNING FOR FEDERAL SUSTAINABILITY IN THE NEXT DECADE, SECTION 3(H)(I): BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2020 AND THEREAFTER.ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FEDERAL BUILDINGS GREATER THAN 5,000 GROSS SQUARE FEET THAT ENTERS THE PLANNING PROCESS MUST BE DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO ENERGY BY WHAT IS NET ZERO? THE BUILDING CAN PRODUCE AS MUCH ENERGY AS IT CONSUMES 14
15 WHY IS THE BUILDING ENVELOPE IMPORTANT? 1. BUILDING EFFICIENCY & ENERGY CONSUMPTION STATE AND LOCAL INITIATIVE HAVE ESTABLISHED NET ZERO ENERGY TARGETS: MASSACHUSETTS: THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT S PLAN TO TRANSFORM BUILDINGS TO NET ZERO ENERGY OREGON: THE ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON S PATH TO NET ZERO PILOT PROGRAM WASHINGTON: A PUBLIC/PRIVATE COLLABORATION DEVELOPING A HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING DISTRICT IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE WITH GOAL OF CARBON NEUTRALITY BY
16 WHY IS THE BUILDING ENVELOPE IMPORTANT? 1. BUILDING EFFICIENCY & ENERGY CONSUMPTION STATE AND LOCAL INITIATIVE HAVE ESTABLISHED NET ZERO ENERGY TARGETS: MASSACHUSETTS: THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT S PLAN TO TRANSFORM BUILDINGS TO NET ZERO ENERGY OREGON: THE ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON S PATH TO NET ZERO PILOT PROGRAM WASHINGTON: A PUBLIC/PRIVATE COLLABORATION DEVELOPING A HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING DISTRICT IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE WITH GOAL OF CARBON NEUTRALITY BY
17 IT S A FACT. BUILDINGS USE A LOT OF ENERGY There are approximately 6 million commercial and industrial facilities in the U.S. with a combined annual Energy cost of $400 billion. Energy Star estimates that 30% of the energy used in commercial buildings is used inefficiently or unnecessarily. If 10 percent improvement, savings = $10 billion 17
18 WHY IS THE BUILDING ENVELOPE IMPORTANT? 2. OCCUPANT SAFETY EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS LARGE MISSILE IMPACT FENESTRATION, DOORS GLAZING ROOF SYSTEMS THAT PROVIDE ADEQUATE UPLIFT RESISTANCE 18
19 SAFETY FIRST THE ENVELOPE IS THERE TO PROTECT US 19
20 WHY IS BUILDING ENVELOPE IMPORTANT? 3. OCCUPANT COMFORT / LIABILITY MOISTURE INTO BUILDING CAN LEAD TO THE M WORD MOIST AIR IN BUILDING DOES NOT PROVIDE A COMFORTABLE LIVING SPACE MANY LAWSUITS REGARDING BUILDINGS INVOLVE MOLD 20
21 DOES IT SMELL BAD IN HERE TO YOU? 21
22 IS IT HOT IN HERE OR IS IT JUST ME? 22
23 HOW DO WE ENSURE A HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING ENVELOPE? - TEAMWORK AS A CONSTRUCTING OWNER HIRE QUALIFIED DESIGNERS, BUILDERS, CONSULTANTS, HAVE AN APPROPRIATE BUDGET, HAVE A PLAN FOR MAINTENANCE, DON T LET GOOD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GO TO WASTE. AS AN DESIGNER SELECT GEOGRAPHICALLY APPROPRIATE SYSTEMS, SPECIFY QUALITY PRODUCTS IN DESIGNATED SPEC SECTIONS, PROVIDE SUFFICIENT DETAILING, CAREFULLY REVIEW NOAS, SUBMITTALS, SAMPLES, USE SPECIALTY CONSULTANTS. AS A CONSULTANT / BUILDING ENVELOPE COMMISSIONING AGENT (BECXA) SHARE IDEAS, VALUE ENGINEER, REVIEW PLANS AND SPECS, HELP DEVELOP APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF TESTING, PERFORM QA SITE VISITS, RECOMMEND IDEAS FOR TESTING, WORK FOR THE TEAM, NOT AGAINST, ENSURE END USER UNDERSTANDS BUILDING SYSTEMS AND HOW TO MAINTAIN THEM. 23
24 HOW DO WE ENSURE A HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING ENVELOPE? - TEAMWORK AS A TESTING AGENCY USE QUALIFIED STAFF AND CALIBRATED EQUIPMENT, UNDERSTAND TESTING REQUIREMENTS, FOLLOW APPROVED TESTING METHODS, PROVIDE REAL TIME RESULTS AS A BUILDER SEPARATE TRADES SUFFICIENTLY, HIRE QUALIFIED, APPROVED SUBCONTRACTORS, HOLD SUBS ACCOUNTABLE FOR QUALITY THROUGH USE OF QA VISITS AND PUNCHLISTS, EMBRACE CONSULTANT / COMMISSIONING AGENT AND TESTING PROGRAM AS A BUILDING OWNER/USER UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEMS AND PERFORM REGULAR INSPECTIONS AND PROPER MAINTENANCE, HIRE QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS FOR MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS, BE PROACTIVE. AS A BUILDING OCCUPANT REPORT BUILDING ISSUES (ROOF/WINDOW LEAKS, ODD SMELLS, ETC.) 24
25 VALUE OF A BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANT OR COMMISSIONING AGENT THE CONSULTANT COLLABORATES WITH OWNERS, DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS. REVIEWS THE BUILDING ENVELOPE DESIGN, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING THE BUILDING THE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS UTILIZED TO CONSTRUCT THE ENVELOPE ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE FUNCTIONS INTENDED. 25
26 VALUE OF A BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANT OR COMMISSIONING AGENT ON NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, THE BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANT CAN REVIEW DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, SHOP DRAWINGS, SUBMITTALS, PRODUCT SAMPLES, REQUESTS FOR SUBSTITUTIONS AND FIELD TEST RESULTS. ON EXISTING PROJECTS, THE BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANT CAN INVESTIGATE AND IDENTIFY ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS, DEVELOP REPAIR SCOPES INCLUDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, OBTAIN BIDS, OVERSEE REPAIRS AND PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES. THIS IS REFERRED TO AS RETRO COMMISSIONING 26
27 NEW CONSTRUCTION DESIGN REVIEW THE PLAN REVIEW TYPICALLY INVOLVES STUDYING THE ARCHITECTURAL AND CIVIL DRAWINGS TO GET FAMILIAR WITH THE OVERALL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS OF THE BUILDING. ONCE THE CONSULTANT HAS BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THEY SYSTEMS MAKING UP THE BUILDING THE IN- DEPTH REVIEW IS STARTED BY REVIEWING THE DETAILS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ENVELOPE SYSTEMS. THESE DETAILS ARE REVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF THE DETAIL WILL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO KEEP MOISTURE OUT OF THE BUILDING SYSTEMS AND TO ENSURE THE VERBIAGE USED IN THE NOTES IS APPROPRIATE FOR WHAT IS GETTING CONSTRUCTED. 27
28 DRAWING REVIEW IS IT BUILDABLE BY THE DRAWINGS? 28
29 VAPOR PERMEABLE AIR AND WATER BARRIERS - CONTINUITY RULES 29
30 EXAMPLES OF CONTINUOUS AIR BARRIERS May 8,
31 WEATHER BARRIERS ONE OF THESE THINGS IS NOT LIKE THE OTHER 31
32 AIR BARRIER STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS THE FOLLOWING STATES HAVE INCORPORATED AIR BARRIER REQUIREMENTS INTO THEIR COMMERCIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODES: CALIFORNIA, CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FLORIDA GEORGIA, ILLINOIS, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, NEW YORK, OREGO N, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE May 8,
33 PROPER AIR/WATER/VAPOR BARRIER DESIGN TYPE AND LOCATION DEPENDS ON CLIMATE MOISTURE VAPOR MOVES FROM HIGH CONC. TO LOW CONC., FROM WARM SIDE TO COLD SIDE AND FROM MOIST SIDE TO DRY SIDE TO ACHIEVE EQUILIBRIUM THE GREATER THE DIFFERENCE, THE GREATER THE DRIVE TEMPERATURE RULES RULE OF THUMB: FOR A COLD, DRY CLIMATE: BARRIER SHOULD BE NEAR INSIDE OF WALL SECTION VAPOR DRIVE FROM INTERIOR TO EXTERIOR RULE OF THUMB: FOR A WARM, HUMID CLIMATE: BARRIER SHOULD BE NEAR OUTSIDE OF WALL SECTION VAPOR DRIVE FROM EXTERIOR TO INTERIOR.WHAT ABOUT A MIXED CLIMATE??? 33
34 SOFTWARE CAN HELP WUFI (WÄRME UND FEUCHTE INSTATIONÄR) IS A SOFTWARE MODELING TOOL DEVELOPED IN GERMANY THAT CALCULATES THE COUPLES HEAT AND MOISTURE TRANSFER ( AND ACCUMULATED MOISTURE STORAGE) IN A MULTI-LAYER WALL SYSTEM USING HISTORIC WEATHER DATA. THE OUTPUTS ARE DYNAMIC, GRAPHICAL DISPLACE SHOWING WHAT IS HAPPENING AT EACH LAYER OVER TIME. IT PREDICTS IF/WHEN CONDENSAT ION WILL OCCUR. FROM DATA INPUT THE PROGRAM HELPS THE USER DETERMINE THE BEST PLACEMENT OF THE AIR AND/OR VAPOR BARRIERS. May 8,
35 IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE SITE VISITS 1. CONFIRMS INSTALLATION, HEAD ISSUES OFF AT PASS 2. DOCUMENTS ITEMS THAT WILL BE COVERED AS CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES 3. CONVERSATIONS WITH INSTALLERS ARE IMPORTANT 4. REPORTS TO OWNER, DESIGN TEAM AND CONTRACTOR 5. ARMS CONTRACTOR WITH A LIST OF ITEMS TO REMEDIATE May 8,
36 QUALITY ASSURANCE SITE VISITS Waterproofing 36
37 QUALITY ASSURANCE SITE VISITS Fenestration 37
38 QUALITY ASSURANCE SITE VISITS Lightweight Insulating Concrete, Roof Insulation 38
39 QUALITY ASSURANCE SITE VISITS Built Up Roofs 39
40 QUALITY ASSURANCE SITE VISITS Clay Tile Roofs 40
41 QUALITY ASSURANCE SITE VISITS Coatings 41
42 IMPORTANCE OF FIELD ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE TESTING 1. CONFIRMS FIELD INSTALLATION 2. DOCUMENTS THAT PERCENTAGE OF COMPONENTS ARE CORRECT 3. DISCOVERS PROBLEM AREAS BEFORE FULL SCALE REPLICATION 4. INSURANCE FOR OWNER 5. CAN BE USED FOR FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS May 8,
43 13 COMMON ENVELOPE TESTS 1. Water Penetration Testing, 2. Air Infiltration Testing (Rack & Chamber) Rack and Chamber ASTM E 783 & E
44 13 COMMON ENVELOPE TESTS 3. Water Infiltration Spray Nozzle AAMA Testing 44
45 13 COMMON ENVELOPE TESTS 3. Water Infiltration Testing AAMA
46 10 THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT FENESTRATION TESTING 1. THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT GENRES OF FENESTRATION TESTING. LABORATORY AND FIELD. THEY HAVE DIFFERENT TEST DESIGNATIONS. ASTM E 283/331 ARE LABORATORY TESTS. ASTM E 783/1105 ARE FIELD 2. OFTEN SPECIFICATIONS ARE TOO BROAD/NONSPECIFIC. FOR EXAMPLE, TES T TO: AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A PAGE DOCUMENT DOES NOT MENTION AAMA 501.2, 502, 503, ASTM E 1105 OR ASTM E 783. MENTION S ONLY LAB TESTS, NOT FIELD. 46
47 10 THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT FENESTRATION TESTING 3. IF CHAMBER TESTING IS INTENDED, IT S BEST TO SPECIFY TESTING BY AAMA 502 OR 503 WHICH REFER TO METHODS 783 AND 1105 MOST WELL KNOWN DESIGNATIONS. WHY? ASTMS DO NOT DETAIL HOW TO DETERMINE TEST PRESSURES. NOZZLE TESTING IS EASIER. THERE ARE NO ASTMS JUST THE AAMA WHEN TO SPECIFY ASTM E 783/1105 VS. AAMA 501.2? CHAMBER TEST IS BEST FOR SMALLER PUNCH OPENING TYPE WINDOWS. CURTAINWALL IS BETTER TESTED BY AAMA 501.2, UNLESS TESTING INCORPORATES A TRANSITION. OFTEN, INTERIOR SLABS INTERFERE. 47
48 10 THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT FENESTRATION TESTING 5. INTERIOR FINISHES? THEY SHOULD BE LEFT THEM OFF UNTIL WINDOW TES TING IS COMPLETE. THIS WAY THE TRANSITION FROM WALL TO WINDOW CAN BE TESTED, WHICH IS WHERE THE LEAKS OCCUR. ALSO BEST FOR VIEWING LE AKS. 6. IMPORTANT TO BEAR PRESSURE CHAMBER ON THE WALL ADJACENT TO FENESTRATION BEING TESTING. IN OUR TESTING EXPERIENCE, IT IS VER Y UNLIKELY THAT THE FENESTRATION IS FAULTY. THE VAST MAJORITY OF FAILURES OCCUR AT THE FENESTRATION TO WALL TRANSITION (FLASHING, SEALANT, ETC.) 48
49 10 THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT FENESTRATION TESTING 7. WALL TYPE MAKES A DIFFERENCE. REMEMBER, IF SPECIFYING 783/1105, CHAMBER MUST BE ABLE TO BEAR ON STRUCTURAL WALL. WHAT IF A STUD WALL? MORE DIFFICULT TO BEAR CHAMBER ON A STUD WALL BEST FOR CMU, TILT WALL CONSTRUCTION. 8. WATER SOURCE. DIFFICULT FOR TESTING FIRM TO BRING WATER SOURCE TO SITE. NEED SUFFICIENT WATER PRESSURE TO MAKE UP FOR HEAD LOSSES DUE TO HOSE LENGTH AND ELEVATED TEST LOCATIONS NEEDS PSI AT RACK. AAMA NEEDS BETWEEN 30 AND 35 PSI AT NOZZLE. SPECIFY THAT S OURCE NEEDS TO BE PROVIDED, USUALLY 50 PSI AT SOURCE WILL DO. POWER SO URCE. 49
50 10 THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT FENESTRATION TESTING 9. AAMA 501 NOZZLE TESTING IS UTILITARIAN. CAN BE EFFECTIVELY USED TO WATER TEST MANY ENVELOPE ITEMS. INSTEAD OF VECTOR MAPPING, USE AAMA TESTING. ALSO USE FOR BUILDING COMPONENT TRANSITIONS OR FOR ROOF FLASHING OR GUTTERS/DRAINS, DOWNSPOUTS. FAST, EASY EFFECTIV E, CHEAP. 10. DYNAMIC TESTING ALSO OFTEN USED. ADVANTAGES ARE LARGER TEST AREA S PER TEST, NO INTERIOR PRESSURE CHAMBER FABRICATION REQUIRED. 50
51 13 COMMON ENVELOPE TESTS 4. Air Barrier Leakage Rate Testing ASTM E
52 STATE & CITY CODE TESTING REQUIREMENTS WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE: BUILDINGS OVER FIVE STORIES REQUIRE A WHOLE BUILDING TEST BUT THE CODE DOES NOT REQUIRE THE BUILDING TO PASS A PRESCRIBED VALUE SEAT TLE ENERGY CODE: ALL BUILDINGS REQUIRE A WHOLE BUILDING TEST CONDUCTED BUT THE CODE REQUIREMENT DOES NOT REQUIRE THE BUILDING TO PASS A PRESCRIBED VALUE. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE: ON MAY 31, 2012 THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (CEC) UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE REVISION OF THE STATE'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR NEW HOMES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. AS PART OF THE REVISION OF THE ENERGY CODE, THE CEC INCORPORATED THE AIR TIGHTNESS TESTING PROTOCOLS ESTABLISHED IN RESNET'S CHAPTER 8, "RESNET STANDARD FOR PERFORMANCE TESTING AND WORK SCOPE". THE REVISED STANDARD TOOK EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, May 8,
53 INTERNATIONAL CODE TESTING REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC): BEGINNING WITH 2012 CODE, IECC REQUIRES THAT NEW HOMES FOLLOW A CHECKLIST OF MEASURES TO ENSURE A TIGHT BUILDING ENVELOPE AND THE PERFORMANCE OF A BLOWER DOOR TEST. CHECKLIST REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: CONTINUOUS AIR BARRIER, AIR PERMEABLE INSULATION IS NOT AN AIR BARRIER, ACCESS OPENINGS SHALL BE SEALED, CORNERS AND HEADERS SHALL BE INSULATED, KNEE WALLS SHALL BE SEALED, WINDOWS/DOORS TO WALL TRANSITIONS SHALL BE SEALED, INSULATION SHALL BE IN PERMANENT CONTACT WITH SUBFLOOR DECKING, EXPOSED EARTH IN CRAWL SPACES SHALL BE COVERED WITH A CONTINUOUS VAPOR RETARDER, DUCT SHAFTS/UTILITY PENETRATIONS AND FLUE SHAFTS TO EXTERIOR SHALL BE SEALED, AIR SEALING BETWEEN GARAGE AND CONDITIONED SPACE SHALL BE PROVIDED, RECESSED FIXTURES INSTALLED IN BUILDING ENVELOPE SHALL BE AIR TIGHT, AIR BARRIER SHOULD BE INSTALLED BEHIND ELECTRICAL OR COMM. BOXES, FIREPLACES SHOULD HAVE GASKETED DOORS May 8,
54 13 COMMON ENVELOPE TESTS 5. Air Barrier Leakage Site Detection ASTM E
55 13 COMMON ENVELOPE TESTS 5. Air Barrier Leakage Site Detection ASTM E
56 13 COMMON ENVELOPE TESTS 5. Air Barrier Leakage Site Detection ASTM E
57 13 COMMON ENVELOPE TESTS 6. Drainage Cavity Testing ASTM C
58 13 COMMON ENVELOPE TESTS 7. Roof Uplift Testing Bubble Test or Bonded Pull 0.4" Wind Uplift Testing Bonded Pull Testing Investigative Cuts 58
59 BUILDING ENVELOPE TESTING 8. Infrared Surveys Exterior Stucco Survey 59
60 13 COMMON ENVELOPE TESTS 8. Nuclear Roof Surveys 60
61 13 COMMON ENVELOPE TESTS 9. Sealant Testing ASTM C
62 13 COMMON ENVELOPE TESTS 10. EIFS Adhesion, 11. Coating Adhesion EIFS / Stucco / Coatings 62
63 13 COMMON ENVELOPE TESTS 12. Relative Humidity, 13. Moisture Transmission Testing ASTM F2170 ASTM F
64 THIS IS THE SLIDE YOU VE BEEN LOOKING FOR (THE LAST ONE) Darek Brandt, PE Professional Service Industries, Inc
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