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Cancelled: Wood Framed Building Enclosure Construction Troubleshooting [Webinar]
February 21, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
this meeting is cancelled and will be reSCHEDULED.
Wednesday Lunch & Learns – Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
AIAPV has partnered with Torti Gallas + Partners to offer a limited number of slots for live-webinar online-access of the firm's Lunch & Learn CEU events on one Wednesday each month. AIAPV appreciates Torti Gallas' support in enabling the chapter to provide this valuable benefit for the convenience of members unable to get to our educational events in person.
Wood Framed Building Enclosure Construction Troubleshooting
This presentation will define the term building enclosure, review the importance of the environmental control layers in preventing building enclosure related distress in wood-framed construction, and discuss building enclosure design considerations and materials selection in wood framed construction. Case studies and design details will be reviewed/discussed to highlight challenges in maintaining an airtight and watertight building enclosure in wood framed construction.
Credits
1 LU/HSW
Please note: You must attend the entire session to receive continuing education credit.
Learning Objectives:
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Review the definition of building enclosure and why it is important in building performance.
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Gain an understanding of the four primary environmental control layers and their performance within an emphasis in wood framed construction.
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Identify potential discontinuities in the building enclosure design that require special consideration with a focus on wood framed construction.
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Understand building enclosure design solutions for typical balcony and parapet configurations in wood framed construction.
Presenter: Suzanne Thorpe; [email protected]
Provider: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (K271); Course #202407WJE
AIA credits and certificates will be processed by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
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