BURSI Commercial Roof to Wall Connections
Including Specifics on Cold Storage and Data Centers
Sponsored by Johns Manville | Presented by Francis (JR) Babineau, P.E.
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Model energy codes continue to set higher efficiency standards. As the industry recognizes the key role enclosures play in overall building performance, continuous insulation (CI) has come to the forefront as an effective method in addressing these increased performance requirements. A critical element of maintaining insulation that is "continuous" is the roof/wall transition.
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JR Babineau is a research manager and the principal building scientist for Johns Manville. For over 20 years, he has led R&D programs in the development and testing of building materials and their use, as well as provided education and consulting on building science and laboratory testing topics, with an emphasis on heat, air, moisture, acoustics, and energy efficiency. He represents JM participation in industry and government research projects, as well as standards development through ASHRAE and ASTM. He holds degrees in physics and engineering management from the University of Colorado, and is a licensed engineer. |
Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality products for building insulation, mechanical insulation, commercial roofing and roof insulation, as well as fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. JM serves markets that include aerospace, automotive and transportation, air handling, appliance, HVAC, pipe and equipment, filtration, waterproofing, building, flooring, interiors and wind energy. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales over $3 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. Johns Manville employs 8,000 people and operates 42 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.
Originally published in PM Engineer
Originally published in August 2020
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify thermal bridging, identify the different types, and describe their impact on the thermal efficiency and condensation risk within exterior walls and roofs.
- Define CI and its role, understand the different types of CI materials and their various performance properties.
- Discuss the health, safety and welfare pertaining to CI systems, such as improved occupant comfort and interior air quality.
- Identify various CI applications for wall and roof assemblies, general performance of these assemblies, and the impact of CI applications on other building systems.
