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The Importance of Ventilation in Residential Metal & Cedar Roof Design

The primary purpose of a roof is to provide shelter and protection; to do so effectively over the long term, proper drainage and ventilation are required. Presented here are the categories of metal roofing, the moisture- and noise-related issues associated with architectural metal roofs, the use of a three-dimensional drainage and ventilation mat a...

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Advanced Building Products, Inc.

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs): Benefits and Advantages

It is an expectation that today’s buildings have to be more than just aesthetically pleasing: they have to provide measurable environmental benefits. This course outlines how insulated concrete forms (ICFs) help meet sustainable design objectives and examines the advantages that ICFs and ICF technology have over conventional construction material...

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Tremco CPG Inc.

Specifying Roof, Floor, & Skylight Hatches for Access & Safety

Roof and floor hatches offer practical solutions for improving accessibility, safety, and functionality in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They must be designed and specified to provide safe access to rooftops and below-ground spaces to facilitate maintenance, inspections, equipment installations, and more. The specification cons...

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Surespan Limited

Building Envelope Guidelines for Mass Timber

As interest in cross-laminated timber (CLT) buildings grows, the market for building enclosure products as a whole has yet to fully provide the water-resistant barriers, vapor retarders, and air barriers to optimally support the unique characteristics of wood. Furthermore, there are few building enclosure design guides specific to detailing wood-fr...

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VaproShield LLC

Attic Ventilation: Performance Starts from the Top

Attic ventilation is an important component in proper structural design. By encouraging airflow, attic ventilation plays a key role in maintaining structural integrity, ensuring roof component durability, providing a healthy indoor environment, and minimizing energy consumption. Additionally, proper attic ventilation hinders or prevents mold growth...

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O'Hagin, LLC

Spray Foam 101 - Taking Construction to the Next Level

An introductory course on spray polyurethane foam (SPF) that covers component chemistry, different types of SPF, and the proper use of SPF in construction applications. In addition, the course addresses code compliance related to SPF for residential and commercial construction across the US and Canada markets, as well as safe SPF installation pract...

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BASF Corporation

Cold Liquid Applied Roofing & Waterproofing Systems

History of fully reinforced, cold-fluid applied, liquid resin waterproofing membranes. Technology - composite of resin and reinforcement. Understanding system components. Application process, performance benefits, range of applications. Project examples including detailing and various assemblies. ...

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Kemper System America, Inc.

Zinc Building Envelopes: Sustainable Architectural Metal

The beautiful gray patina of zinc architectural metal has graced the rooftops of buildings in Europe for hundreds of years. This course examines the sustainable characteristics of zinc as a roofing material, including its 100% recyclability, zero VOC requirement, and low embodied energy production process. The life cycle analysis of zinc is examine...

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Morin Corporation

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Technical Inspections for Liquid Resin Roofing & Waterproofing Membranes

With the mainstream usage of the Cold Fluid Applied, Liquid Resin Roofing & Waterproofing Membranes; it is necessary to obtain the technical knowledge used to provide QC inspections. Course will provide attendees of basic "what to look for" information, some science related to the information, and corrective course of actions that may be possible....

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Kemper System America, Inc.

How to Achieve Superior Building Envelope Performance in Rainscreen Wall Design

The building envelope must withstand the effects of long-term exposure to the elements. This course explores rainscreen wall design and the control of hygrothermal loads. The traditional multicomponent backup wall assembly is compared with the single-component, insulated metal composite backup wall system, outlining key differences in design and co...

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

Cellular Glass in High Performance Roofs: Reducing Risk By Design

High-performing commercial roofs must be resilient and designed to perform over the long run, without compromising on the client's commitment to sustainability. Cellular glass insulation delivers a portfolio of performance attributes including impermeability, non-combustibility, long-term thermal performance, compressive strength, and resilience th...

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Owens Corning

Polyiso: The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier

An introduction to the use of Polyisocyanurate insulation to provide a Continuous Insulating Air & Water Resistive Barrier, providing energy efficiency, fire safety, sustainability, and a healthier indoor environment....

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Rmax - A Division of the Sika Corporation

Premanufactured Perimeter Roof Edge Systems: Selection Considerations and Code Compliance

Wind load can significantly impact buildings, affecting their structural integrity and safety. Perimeter roof edge systems are a primary safeguard during strong wind events. This course provides an overview of the types, features, and benefits of perimeter roof edge systems, system selection considerations, the impact of wind uplift on roofs, and t...

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Englert, Inc.

Building Better Commercial Spaces with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs): Design, Efficiency, and Sustainability

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of building general commercial structures using Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs). Participants will gain valuable insights into how ICFs enhance the design and construction process, delivering superior efficiency, durability, and sustainability. The program also examines how these innovative construct...

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Tremco CPG Inc.

Introduction to Air Barriers in Wall Assembly Design

Wall system applications are becoming more and more common in the building envelope industry today. Explore the science behind wall systems and the tangible benefits of incorporating this technology into building structures. There is an emphasis on the differences between air barriers that are impermeable to vapor drive and air barriers that are va...

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SOPREMA, Inc.

Insulated Composite Back-up Panels - A Simpler Solution

This presentation explores exterior wall design performance; energy code requirements; influences of air, moisture, thermal, and vapor barriers; and actual project case studies are presented. This program will be an interactive session that encourages feedback and questions....

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

Redefining Rooftops: Understanding Rooftop Deck Systems

Rooftop decks create valuable living and recreational space for building owners, residents, and clients. Accommodating restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, and everything from residential to government buildings, rooftop deck systems offer the design flexibility to create versatile, unique outdoor spaces over any structural surface. This cou...

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Bison Innovative Products

Technical Conference and Workshop on Liquid-Applied Waterproofing and Roofing Solutions

Introduce the concept of cold-liquid reinforced systems. Describe their advantages and attributes, particularly with respect to sustainability and minimal environmental impact. Illustrate their wide range of roofing, waterproofing and surfacing applications. Step by Step application methods to increase efficiencies and productivity, where and when ...

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Kemper System America, Inc.

Mastering Elevated Deck Systems for Outdoor Applications

In this course, we will explore the features and outdoor applications of elevated deck systems that enable architects to optimize outdoor spaces with functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal, creating attractive and safe spaces for occupants. This course covers the system components for practical applications in various settings, offerin...

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Tile Tech Pavers

Acoustical Doors: Enhancing Sound Control in Architectural and Industrial Design

Acoustical doors are vital in managing sound transmission in various architectural and industrial settings. This course discusses evaluating, specifying, and integrating acoustical doors into projects that demand effective noise control, speech privacy, and occupant comfort. It also examines how acoustical doors may help meet credit requirements in...

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Catalyst Acoustics Group

Designing with Architectural Metal Panels

Our learning objectives for this course all surround the core value & concepts of metal panel. We briefly Identify market sectors for architectural insulated metal panels. Understand the thermal performance advantages of insulated panels along with the basics of panel installation including wall framing requirements. Discuss how IMPs perform the ne...

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Kingspan Insulated Panels

Don't Let Your Good Sound Isolation Go Up in Smoke!

Partitions used for sound isolation are often required to also provide fire resistance. This is especially true in multi-family construction where the vast majority of unit demising walls and floor/ceiling assemblies must be fire rated. Solid working knowledge of fire-resistive designs is essential for architects to design acoustic partitions that ...

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PAC International, Inc.

Metal Roofs - Wind Uplift(ing) or NOT?

Discover the science of wind uplift; how it is changing. Learn how the changes are impacting codes and roof material choices. Learn about testing and specification techniques for metal roof options and accessories to improve wind uplift resistance providing a safer building at a lower cost....

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S-5! Metal Roof Innovations, Ltd.

Architectural Stone Veneer: Transforming Spaces Through Color & Texture

This presentation will address the benefits of specifying architectural stone veneer in your design projects, and also provide information on proper installation techniques. Topics include a breakdown of the innovative mold technology used by the industry’s leading manufacturers of architectural stone veneer and what to look for in a high-quality...

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Westlake Royal Building Products

Low Slope Roofing Wind Design

This presentation focuses on wind design requirements for commercial low-slope roofing. The presentation covers building code history, ASCE 7, future tornado wind design requirements and agency approvals for wind uplift resistance for low-slope roofing....

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SOPREMA, Inc.

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