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PMR Roofs: Designing for Sustainability

According to building professionals, the solution to achieving an energy-efficient building envelope is to focus more on the roof. Protected membrane roof (PMR) assemblies deliver thermal efficiency and can play a valuable role in a sustainable design strategy. Presented in this course is a review of the components, advantages, ballast options, and...

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Sika Roofing & Waterproofing

Residential Daylighting for Enhanced Living

Discover how Kalwall’s perfectly diffuse daylighting brightens up the home while introducing the same unmatched benefits you get with commercial projects: thermal performance, energy efficiency, low maintenance, comfort and wellness and more!...

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Kalwall Corporation

Technical Advances in Structural Insulated Sheathing (SIS)

This Choosing the right insulation for your roof can having lasting impacts on the building performance and energy conservation. This presentation explains the different types of commercial insulation, long-term performance and liabilities, re-usability and sustainable roof design approaches for long term owner, occupant and maintenance benefits....

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Addressing Condensation in Low-Slope Roof Assemblies

In basic roofing design vapor retarders and air barriers play a crucial role in reducing air leakage and enhancing roof system performance. However, their benefits extend beyond simple air sealing. This course explores the impact of new innovative technology: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers on moisture management, energy efficiency, and ...

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VaproShield LLC

Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF): Continuous Insulation and High Performance Envelopes

This presentation will review the basics of spray polyurethane foam chemistry, application, safety, code compliance, and building performance.  It discusses safety requirements during the foam application, how spray foam can contribute to improved indoor air quality by reducing air leakage, how spray foam creates a more comfortable environment, a...

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BASF Corporation

Creating Sustainable Roofs with Standing Seam Metal Roofing

At their root, metal roofs and walls made from steel, copper, zinc, or aluminum have a lower environmental impact because of their ability to be recycled and reused. This course focuses on the green aspects of standing seam metal roofs, and in particular, their cool roof characteristics. Also addressed are the implications of heat islands, what con...

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Everlast Metals

Architectural and Performance Benefits of Cellular PVC Cladding

Cellular PVC cladding is delivering high performance characteristics in architectural applications that may not be available with other products. This course presents the benefits of cellular PVC as a cladding material and focuses on high performance coatings, how they work, and how their design contributes to their durability and longevity. This a...

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Westlake Royal Building Products

SOPREMA Overview

A general overview of SOPREMA and our products and application methods. SOPREMA offers a comprehensive line of commercial roofing, waterproofing, wall protection, and civil engineering solutions combining superior products and systems with decades of proven performance. Our solutions include industry-leading SBS-modified bitumen membr...

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SOPREMA, Inc.

Drainage: Vertical and Horizontal Building and Sitework Applications

Building science experts acknowledge the need for drainage in both vertical and horizontal applications in order to eliminate moisture issues and extend the life of the building. This course examines foundation wall, green roof, and plaza deck applications and discusses the factors that impact drainage, including soil permeability, saturation, land...

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Advanced Building Products, Inc.

Tiled Pedestrian Traffic Roof Decks

Provides an overview of pedestrian traffic decks, in particular tiled roof decks used in residential and light commercial projects. Topics discussed include: key principles of deck design, design considerations, how to specify outdoor tile systems in a roofing application and how to specify tiled pedestrian traffic decks....

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Duradek/Durarail

Data Centers: Why, Where, and Addressing Noise

This course focuses on the rapidly growing data center industry and how critical it is to control noise for facility employees and residents living in neighboring areas and to follow city ordinances. The noise issues data centers pose for their workers and their external surroundings are examined, and practical solutions are reviewed....

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Catalyst Acoustics Group

Blue Roofs and Storm Water Management

The effects of Strom Water during Peak Flow periods in areas serviced by Combined Sewer Systems is a hot button issue all over the United States. Blue Roofs are a useful and cost effective tool for managing Storm Water during Peak Flow periods and can be used to contribute to minimizing Combined Sewer Over-flow....

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Kemper System America, Inc.

Metal Panel Manufacturing Facility Tour

Tour a single-skin metal panel manufacturing facility to discover the ins and out of metal panel production. From attaining quality raw materials, assurance of a precise finish coat and measuring quality control specifications prior to being loaded for roll forming, metal breaking or bent into a modular metal panel by a completely autonomous line....

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

Extra R-Value: How to Get More with Less Space

From pitched to low-slope roofing, a myriad of designs are possible. Conventional roofing with the waterproofing membrane located weather-side and protected membrane roofing with the waterproofing membrane located at the deck can be used on buildings of various end uses. Roofs can be low or high albedo to impact solar gain; add to this vegetative r...

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Designing with Commercial/Industrial Insulated Metal Wall Panels

Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are lightweight composite exterior wall and roof panels with superior insulating properties. Commercial and industrial buildings benefit from their energy efficient insulation, lightweight construction, durability, and cost-effective, timely installation. This course discusses IMPs in terms of their design options, app...

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

Mineral Wool IMPs: Sustainable Fire Resistance Construction

Mineral wool core panels provide an excellent alternative to foam core insulated metal panels and other traditional materials where the wall assembly need to be fire resistive. Ratings of up to three hours can be achieved by this product. These panels also provide all necessary control layers in a single component: air, vapor, water and thermal. Ac...

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

Roof Top Paver Systems

Roof top paver systems have become an integral part of commercial roofing that not only improves the energy efficiency but also increases the life expectancy. Roof top pavers provide a durable surface protecting the roofing system from thermal shock, UV degradation and impact. In addition to these benefits, roof top pavers also add the ability to i...

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Oldcastle APG

Considerations for Advanced Green Façade Design

For building energy efficiency, durability, natural beauty, cost effectiveness, and adaptability, green facades offer the design community a substantial asset. This course examines the required considerations for successful green façade installations and includes discussions on system selection, design, plant selection, maintenance, and client/own...

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Tournesol Siteworks

IMPs, EPDs, and HPDs: Sustainable Performance

The use of sustainable materials and products during building design will become the standard within the construction industry, and environmental product declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs) help architects and owners make informed decisions for their projects. Insulated metal panels— a prime example of a sustainable product...

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

Making Spray Foam Safe and Affordable for Residential Design in California

Learn how Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) insulation can be safely used in California residential construction to optimize cost efficiency while complying with Title 24 energy code and improving comfort, durability, and strength of homes and buildings....

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BASF Corporation

Sustainable Roofing Design

This course goes over sustainable roofing considerations. Participants will understand what role the roof system plays in sustainable design, and how conventional roof design impacts sustainability. They will also learn the how insulation type impacts lifecycle, and how to improve design with the ‘Perfect Roof.’ Presentation covers critical con...

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Engineering a High-Performance Roofing System for Steep-Pitch Roofs

The performance and durability of a roof are critical to the health, welfare, and safety of both building occupants and the building itself. This course examines the construction, materials, and best detailing practices that ensure the proper long-term performance of steep-pitch roofs. It describes and details layout options for assemblies of steep...

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Westlake Royal Building Products

Air Barriers: Science, Products & Systems

This course provides a general overview of air barriers- their role in building performance, the material options, and design considerations. Building code requirements and verification testing will be reviewed for an understanding of how to meet or exceed today’s performance requirements. General considerations will also be discussed to aid in s...

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Owens Corning

Below-Grade Waterproofing Applications, Technologies & Risk Mitigation

This course is focused on the essential aspects of below-grade waterproofing. It offers a comprehensive overview of the most prevalent technologies and innovative solutions designed for these critical applications. We'll uncover the common causes of membrane failures and share proven risk mitigation strategies to ensure the longevity and integrity ...

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Tremco CPG Inc.

Keeping the Lid On: Wind Resistance Design for PRMA Roofing Systems

Protected Roof Membrane Assemblies (PRMA) have unique design requirements since they are loosely laid, held in place with stone ballast, pavers, or vegetative materials. The International Building Code contains prescriptive requirements to guide design and specification of such systems. The standards reviewed in this program provide methods to desi...

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Owens Corning

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