High-Performance Waterproofing Solutions
Performance Across the Building Enclosure
Sponsored by Siplast | Presented by Benjamin Meyer and Jim Kirby, AIA
Live Webinar Airing on June 17, 2026 at 02:00 PM ET
Achieving whole-building performance requires a seamless transition between various waterproofing technologies across the entire building enclosure. This course provides a technical overview of high-performance waterproofing solutions, ranging from below-grade membranes to above-grade wall systems and roofing assemblies.
Participants will analyze the critical role of enclosure continuity and its impact on long-term building durability and sustainability. The session explores diverse technologies, including SBS-modified bitumen, PMMA liquid-applied systems, and specialty solutions for amenity decks and vegetated roofs.
By examining robust detailing strategies for complex transitions—such as penetrations and the critical junction between post-applied and pre-applied systems—architects will learn how to eliminate technical gaps. Finally, the course offers guidance on developing clear, coordinated specifications that mitigate risk and ensure compatibility across multiple enclosure sections.
Photo courtesy of Siplast
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Benjamin Meyer is the Building Enclosure Business Director with Siplast. Previous experience includes: enclosure consultant principal, technical management for enclosure products, architecture, real-estate development and construction management. He serves as a past Member of the LEED Technical Committee, Chair of the ASHRAE 90.1 Envelope Committee, and a Director of ABAA. |
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Jim Kirby, AIA, is an architect for Siplast. His focus is Technical Communications, Industry Relations, and Product Sustainability. He has a Masters of Architecture—Structures Option from the University of Illinois and is a licensed architect. Jim also has a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Design and Construction from Boston Architecture College. His 35+ years in the roofing industry have covered low-slope, steep-slope, metal, and SPF roofing, as well as green roofs and rooftop solar. Jim writes and speaks about technical issues and building-science topics related to roofing, represents Siplast across numerous segments of the roofing industry, and manages Siplast’s product sustainability documents. He is a SPRI board member; a CRRC board member; an IIBEC Foundation board member; a committee member for ARMA, ASTM, and The Alliance; and a member of AIA, ICC, IIBEC, NRCA, and WSRCA. |
Siplast, a leader in building enclosure systems, offers a portfolio of advanced, high-performance SBS-modified bitumen, PMMA liquid-applied, PVC KEE, lightweight insulating concrete, wall air & water barrier systems, and amenity/vegetated systems.
Originally published in Building Enclosure
Originally published in April 2026
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Analyze the critical role of whole-building enclosure continuity for building performance.
- Identify appropriate waterproofing technologies for various above- and below-grade scenarios.
- Apply robust detailing strategies for transitions between above-grade and below-grade systems.
- Develop clear specifications that facilitate coordination and eliminate technical gaps.
