Facades & Insulation: Uniting Fire & Thermal Performance
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The modern aesthetic of metal facades is in high demand for applications ranging from education, healthcare, and office to residential and multistory mixed use. Recent high-profile fires have reinforced the importance of choosing the right metal cladding system that meets thermal performance requirements while not compromising life safety. This course compares various core materials and focuses on what the code requires for metal cladding in terms of fire performance testing and results and includes case studies from fire events around the globe.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Compare the fire performance of common core materials used in ACM, MCM, and insulated metal panels to understand the differences between thermosets and thermoplastics.
- Describe the different insulated wall construction methods and their role in minimizing thermal bridging and meeting energy code insulation requirements.
- Discuss IBC combustible component requirements and the FM Global, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), ASTM International, and UL standards applicable to metal facades.
- Use case studies of buildings that sustained massive external fire damage to recognize the fire-resistant properties of polyisocyanurate cores that help control fire spread.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Brent Trenga on behalf of Kingspan Insulated Panels. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Brent Trenga
Title: Building Technology Director, Kingspan Insulated Panels
Background:
Brent has truly run the gamut of construction industry professions—serving in various roles, including architect, developer, and even project owner—which allows him to fully understand the sustainability ecosystem. As Sustainability Director for Kingspan North America, Brent is committed to reducing the environmental impact of business operations, products, and services through continuous improvement and environmental transparency.
Since 2015 Brent has led Kingspan North America’s material health and transparency program while driving a culture promoting Healthier Building, Healthier Planet, Healthier People across Kingspan’s global footprint.
Brent also leads Kingspan’s Planet Passionate program for the Americas, which supports strategic planning for the business development group and provides insight on current and future sustainability initiatives keeping Kingspan at the forefront of our industry.
