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BEC Charleston Fall Symposium: Building Science 201 Part Deux with John Straube
Stern Center, College of Charleston 71 George Street, CharlestonJohn Straube, Ph.D., P.Eng., Principal, Senior Building Science Specialist Continuing Education AIA: 7 LU/HSW SC Building Council 5 CEUs (pending) Certificates provided to all attendees Cost $150 per person through October 23rd ($175 thereafter) Includes continental breakfast, lunch & refreshments! Summary John at work?... John Straube returns to Charleston for an all-day symposium on several ... Continue reading...
Construction Cautions and Top 10 Concerns with Enclosures
Charleston Visitor's Center 357 Meeting Street, CharlestonBrian M. Stroik - Manager - Building Envelope Solutions Team, Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing Summary Building Enclosures and air barriers require care and attention to detail from the design to execution stage. With the myriad of wall configurations and choices in air barriers, insulation, and exterior cladding, not to mention the different manufacturers of ... Continue reading...
Roofing System Failures: On the Edge of Disaster
The Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun St, CharlestonSummary Properly designed and installed roofing systems should have a reasonable expectation of service. Many times, systems are inadequately designed or installed which can lead to partial or complete failure due to wind damage (blow-off) well before the intended performance period has been realized. The majority of blow offs are the direct result of inadequate ... Continue reading...