Air tightness testing is becoming more prominent in building codes across the country with an ever increasing focus on energy conservation and indoor air quality control. This presentation focuses on how to select and perform building airtightness tests.
Fluid applied membranes, whether as a flashing or as a weather resistive barrier, are becoming much more common in the marketplace.
In this course the presenter will discuss current research and understanding of moisture related problems within sloped roof attics in the Pacific Northwest. Case studies will be presented to illustrate the possible wetting sources in wood-frame construction along with practical solutions for mitigating the potential for problems in new construction.
The Portland Building Enclosure group will be organizing a tour of the in-progress Overton apartment building in the Pearl District.