Air Barrier Symposium – CSI Charlotte 2023

CSI Charlotte and ABAA presents the Air Barrier Symposium. We will have 5 ABAA presenters and attendees will earn 5.5 LU|HSW and 3.0 GBCI Credits. Check-In will begin at 8:15 am. Light Breakfast, Snacks and Lunch will also be served.

Any questions regarding Symposium, contact Amy Hockett at amyh@nationalgypsum.com.

$25 for CSI and AIA members, $50 for non-members.

ABAA & CSI CHARLOTTE

SCHEDULE

5.5 LU/HSW; 3.0 GBCI

8:30-9:15 AM - Sign in & Welcome

9:15-10:45 Presentation

BY OTHERS – THE ELUSIVE SUBCONTRACTOR RESPOSIBLE FOR TRANSITIONS

Andrew Dunlap,AIA, CDT, LEED AP, NCARB, Principal, SmithGroup; Building Technology Studio Leader

An in-depth look at the environmental separators for the roof, wall and below grade assemblies in regards to water control,air leakage control, thermal performance and vapor control. Critical details that typically cause building performance relatedissues will be focused on the two largest failures of building enclosures: roof to wall connections and wall to windowconnections specific to curtain wall systems. A step by step look at each critical detail in regards to sequence of constructionand the various connections to ensure airtight/watertight and thermally protected details. Real life photos and job conditionswill bring the realities of the construction process to show typical errors found and how they can be addressed correctly. (1.5LU/HSW, 1.0 GBCI)

10:45-11:00 Break

11:00 -12:00Presentation

APPLIED PHYSICS TO HOT CLIMATES

Laverne Dalgleish,Executive Director of the ABAA

People feel that we need to build buildings different in hot humid climates differently than in cold dry climates. In fact, weneed to build buildings the same no mater where we build them. Building physics do not change depending on the climatewhere the building is located. We apply the same principles of physics to our design and construction to all buildings. Nowthe type of construction changes depending on the location and the materials may be different but we have to apply the samebuilding science principles to our construction. (1.0 LU/HSW)

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:30 Presentation

WHOLE BUILDING TESTING IS COMING - DO NOT FEAR IT

Adam Ugliuzza,PE, Director of Enclosures at Sustainable Building Partners

Whole building airtightness testing has been a code compliance option in the International Energy Conservation Code andASHRAE 90.1 for some time. That compliance option is rarely used and only becomes mandatory as part of a building owner’srequirements, or a specific state or jurisdictional requirement. As we move towards Net Zero, building codes will “tighten” upand it is expected this will become a test that is mandatory on a more country-wide basis. As we move towards thoserequirements, it is important to understand the latest in test methods, current and projected code requirements, training andcertification requirements, and resources to allow you to specify this requirement. (1.0 LU/HSW)

1:30-1:45 Break

1:45-2:45 Presentation

A STICKY SUBJECT - ADHESION OF AIR AND WATER-RESISTIVE BARRIER MATERIALS

Laverne Dalgleish,Executive Director of the ABAA

Air and water resistive barriers need to withstand the loads imposed on them by wind effect, stack effect, and mechanicalpressurization/depressurization. If the material is held in place by adhesion, the adhesion value must be greater than the combination of those threeforces. What about the long-term durability of the adhesive? Should you consider the material properly installed if the pull adhesion value at the time ofinstallation is greater than the combined forces? The presentation will review independent research on 15 years of field tests of various air barriermaterials on various substrates on real-life construction sites. This will show how it differs from laboratory testing and what one can expect to be basestandards for adhesion to either provide guidance in specifications; or as a quality control tool for site observation. (1.0 LU/HSW)

2:45-3:00 Break

3:00-4:00 Presentation

TROUGH-WALL FLASHINGS COMPATIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY & PERFORMANCE

Dave Carroll

With all the myriad of building enclosure components and materials, there is a significant risk to ensure that all materials are compatible and worktogether as a system. An important part of a water control strategy for your walls requires integration of the air barrier, water resistive barrier,insulation and other related components, including through-wall flashing. Not all assemblies work together and there are specific steps needed toensure proper water drainage. This presentation will provide an overview of all flashing choices that can be selected and specified and provideinformation on how to make product selections and what materials are not compatible in a system. Real life examples of various systems and transitionswill provide attendees with an understanding of the successful construction of these components. (1.0 CEU/HSW, 1.0 GBCI)