Code-Compliant Exterior Systems for Wood-Framed Building Envelopes
Sponsored by ZIP System®, by Huber Engineered Woods
Learning Objectives:
- Define the latest code and design standards for wood-framed exterior wall assemblies.
- Assess available product approaches to meeting requirements for air barriers and water-resistive barriers (WRBs).
- Analyze the differences between multi-product solutions and single-product solutions for wood-framed building envelopes.
- Discuss the benefits of continuous insulation added to exterior sheathing.
Credits:
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This test is no longer available for credit
This course investigates the most recent code changes emphasizing building enclosure performance. Explore next-generation integrated solutions that simultaneously provide protection against moisture penetration, air leakage, and thermal bridging while adding quality control.
Photo courtesy of Huber Engineered Woods LLC ©2017
Don Simon, a member of Huber Engineered Woods’ Product Engineering Team, Education and Training Manager, provides internal and external training to company employees, design professionals, contractors, and subcontractors. Turning his initial fascination with the construction process into a 20-year professional career, his industry experience is rooted in first-hand single-family and multifamily construction, followed by sales and marketing roles for several leading building products manufacturers. Don’s passion for engineering and product solutions is delivered through his twin passion for teaching as an experienced continuing education presenter. |
ZIP System® products are next-generation exterior wall, roof, and sealing solutions. Innovated to meet today’s design and construction challenges, products including ZIP System sheathing tape, ZIP System™ stretch tape, and ZIP System R-sheathing reduce installation steps and room for error on the job site, while helping to create tight, water-resistant building envelopes. Learn more at InsulateYourBuild.com. |
Originally published in December 2017