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Building Enclosure Interfaces and Solutions: Lessons Learned in the Field and Lab
Stern Center, College of Charleston 71 George Street, CharlestonBEC Charleston Presents: Building Enclosure Interfaces and Solutions: Lessons Learned in the Field and Lab Session 1 Dynamic Interfaces of Water-Resistive Barriers Water-Resistive Barriers (WRBs) have evolved to serve compound forms and functions. Despite these advances, performance expectations still reflect over-simplistic assumptions and problematic testing methods. Interfaces with modern wall components also remain ill-defined with ... Continue reading...
An Overview of Existing Projects on the Opaque Building Envelope at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
The Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun St, CharlestonBEC Charleston Presents André Desjarlais, Program Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Building Envelope and Urban Systems Research An Overview of Existing Projects on the Opaque Building Envelope at Oak Ridge National Laboratory Continuing Education: AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Codes Council: 1.5 hrs (pending) Certificates Provided Summary Buildings account for more primary ... Continue reading...
Rethinking Gutter Design for Steep-Sloped Roofing
The Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun St, CharlestonJ. Lawrence Elkin, PE; Principal Engineer, Elkin Engineering & Diagnostics Continuing Education AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Codes Council: 1.5 hrs Certificates Provided Summary There are currently two methods for calculating gutter sizes for use with steep-sloped roofing. The methods offered by both the International Code Council (ICC) and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning ... Continue reading...