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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...
Whole Building Performance Testing: A system approach to ensure Moisture Exclusion, Energy Efficiency, and Hurricane Protection from Design through Construction
Citadel Alumni Center 69 Hagood Avenue, CharlestonBuilding Performance Testing Larry Livermore & John Runkle, PE (Architectural Testing Inc.) Where: Citadel Alumni Center, 69 Hagood Avenue, Charleston SC ( MAP ) Continuing Education Credit: 3 LU's in HSW. Cost: FREE Registration is required. Space is limited. Building Testing and Commissioning The Charleston Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute and the Building Enclosure ... Continue reading...
Yes, We Do Windows: NFRC Certification Program for Residential and Commercial Fenestration Energy-Related Performance Ratings
The Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun St, CharlestonSpeaker: Ray McGowan, Senior Program Manager: National Fenestration Rating Council, Greenbelt, MD DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION Continuing Education: AIA 1.5 LU:HSW:SD SC LLR Bldg Codes Council 1.5 HR Certificates of completion provided upon request. Summary The course covers the fenestration—door, window, and skylight—requirements of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE 90.1-2007. It explains the ... Continue reading...