Maintaining Continuous Insulation and AWBs at Transitions
Sponsored by Owens Corning
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the performance of the wall components: air layer, water layer, and insulation.
- Understand the different types of details: penetrations, terminations, transitions.
- Identify common installation and detail problems that occur on the jobsite.
- Identify the assignment of contractor responsibility for installation sequencing of the various layers.
Credits:
1 AIA LU/HSW
0.1 IACET CEU*
This test is no longer available for credit
This course provides an overview of wall layers; air control, moisture control, water drainage, and thermal performance. It discusses options for maintaining continuity at penetrations, transitions and terminations, considering sequencing, jobsite conditions, and installation methods. It reviews case studies of common field installation problems and provides solutions for creating the complete wall enclosure.
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Company Description: Please update if necessary. Owens Corning is a global leader in insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composite materials. Its insulation products conserve energy and improve acoustics, fire resistance, and air quality in the spaces where people live, work, and play. Its roofing products and systems enhance curb appeal and protect homes and commercial buildings alike. Its fiberglass composites make thousands of products lighter, stronger, and more durable. Owens Corning provides innovative products and solutions that deliver a material difference to its customers and, ultimately, make the world a better place. The business is global in scope, with operations in 33 countries. It is also human in scale, with approximately 20,000 employees cultivating local and longstanding relationships with customers. Based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, the company posted 2018 sales of $7.1 billion. Founded in 1938, it has been a Fortune 500® company for 64 consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com |
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