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Fenestration Installation for High Performance Residential Building Envelopes
April 27, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
FreePresented by Loewen Windows of Mid-Atlantic
Free. Virtual.
1 AIA LU|HSW
Improper design and/or non-conforming application of building envelope materials has been demonstrated to cause premature building envelope failure. Architects may specify premium materials, but shortcuts and errors in the final installation can impact budgets, time frames, building life span, and increase legal liabilities. As one of the elements that bisect the interior/exterior plane, window and door integrations are a critical element of the building envelope as a whole. Poor installations can carry significant liability, due to building envelope failure. This course will review the components of a building envelope, their role in managing air and moisture infiltration, how windows and doors factor into this equation, and general installation processes for high performance residential fenestration.
| Learning objectives: 1. Identify the goals of the residential building envelope, including managing the flow of air and moisture infiltration. 2. Discuss the importance of properly designed and applied residential building envelopes, particularly the wall systems. 3. Examine the critical role of window and door installation in the overall residential building envelope. 4. Review general installation recommendations for high performance residential windows and doors. Provider name: Loewen Windows |
