HFOs have a significantly lower global warming potential (GWP) than HFCs. While the GWP of some HFCs can range in the thousands, the GWP of HFOs is typically less than 10. This drastic reduction...
Tag: building envelope
As climate change is anticipated, bringing with it an uncertain future, the construction industry needs to seriously consider the preparedness and the proven performance levels of buildings. It also needs to ensure the “large...
Designing with foam plastic insulating sheathing
(01/23/2023)
When modified and/or accessorized properly, the same insulation board providing thermal resistance may serve as an air, weather, and/or vapour barrier. Select foam plastic insulating sheathing (FPIS) products merge all barriers and the wall...
In an exclusive interview, Maxime Duzyk, director of building science and engineering, North America, with Huntsman Building Solutions, spoke to Construction Canada about a new insulation application method that can save building owners both time...
The building enclosure is the ‘skin’ of a structure and protects occupants from the exterior environment. The driving factors of enclosure design have evolved through the decades.
The detrimental effects of UV on barriers
(01/16/2020)
Water-resistive barriers (WRBs) play a vital role in the performance of a wall system. Unfortunately, barriers can be undermined even before they clad the walls due to ultraviolet (UV) exposure. Understanding and minimizing the...
Thermal breaks prevent heat loss
(12/27/2018)
Structural thermal breaks (STBs) address thermal weaknesses in the building envelope by ensuring continuous insulation (ci), thereby improving the overall thermal performance. They are also changing the design philosophy to an “envelope-first approach.”
Detailing parapet and soffit assemblies requires an understanding of structural building movement and, thermal performance requirements, air control, material limitations, and construction technologies, along
with trade co-ordination.
Adoption of Passive House in British Columbia
(09/22/2018)
Government institutions are increasingly recognizing the role the Passive House standard can play in effectively reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and are beginning to introduce it into their requirements and codes for all types...
The trend towards higher performing buildings and envelope systems requires a re-doubling of effort towards achieving durable, constructible, and maintainable transition details. There are many ways for these details to fail. Fortunately, there are...
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