B20−Exterior Vertical Enclosures

Fire-rated and high-security glazing demand a secure installation

December 28, 2020

When it comes to fire safety and security, windows and spacious glass entryways may seem like a clear egress point for disaster, and the truth is, they can be. Despite new installation and renovations that can withstand fires, massive explosions, and targeted attacks, these products have a major weakness: improper installation.

Selecting thermal clips for building envelope remediations

December 2, 2016

With an increased focus on careful stewardship of resources and rapidly rising utility costs, it is now mandatory for new and remediated buildings to be more energy-efficient. This tends to be easier said than done. There are numerous challenges that must be addressed during the design and construction phases of such a project.

Meeting the National Energy Code requirements with masonry

December 1, 2016

Masonry is a 5000-year-old building technology proven to perform well in all types of built environments, given its inherent resistance to fire, insects, and moisture degradation. However, the expectations for buildings have grown from simply providing shelter to maximizing use of renewable, recycled, and recyclable materials, as well as space, energy, sound, and light.

Selecting external stone cladding material

November 24, 2016

The exterior cladding of a building is exposed to some of the most extreme and harsh environmental conditions, including tremendous ranges and rates of change of temperatures. As such, determining what stone is suitable can be a daunting task.

Improving continuous insulation

November 14, 2016

Insulation manufacturers have devised numerous ways to improve the thermal performance of their products, from adding specialized particles to polystyrene to refining vacuum insulated panels (VIPs) and phase-change materials to aerogels. Unfortunately, none of this matters when these high-performance products are installed ineffectively.

Understanding the Canadian Air Barrier Standards

November 11, 2016

During the 1970s, extensive research was carried out in Canada on air leakage in buildings. Researchers at the National Research Council (NRC) demonstrated the importance of managing air leakage through the building enclosure. In the following decade, the concept of air barrier material emerged and was formally introduced in the 1985 edition of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC).

Achieving advanced thermal performance in steel structures

November 9, 2016

Canadian energy codes will never be less stringent than they are today. Therefore, it is important to have a firm understanding of the building options available to achieve and outperform regulations. Contrary to some conventional thinking, a ‘systems’ approach to construction can prove an ideal building approach even when high thermal performance is required.

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