Mitigating the intrusion of water and air through a structure is a primary concern for designers and contractors. By assessing the differences between traditional air- and water-resistive barriers and comparing them to newer technologies, specifiers can better avoid issues that lead to moisture concerns. Being aware of challenges to jobsite conditions and installation will further enable specifiers to choose the best weather-resistant barrier solution for their project’s building type.
Innovative integrated weather barrier systems that combine structural oriented strand board (OSB) sheathing with an air- and water-resistive barrier not only result in a high-performance building envelope, but they also allow project teams to find efficiencies in design and construction. This course will discuss the components of integrated weather-resistive barrier (WRBs) sheathings, important design details you must be aware of to meet stringent building codes, and how these products can extend a building’s lifecycle and maximize its energy efficiency. We will also examine a new time and labor study that demonstrates how an integrated air- and water-resistive barrier sheathing system can be installed more efficiently than a typical building wrap over OSB sheathing and how this system results in a more energy-efficient structure.
Simplifying construction by eliminating steps and manual labor. This WBS can be installed by one person and helps achieve a continuous building envelope reducing the risk of water damage and air intrusion.
This paper showcases how GP Forcefield, an easy to use, water-tight system, was able to simplify construction projects in various climates and topographies. The product eliminates steps in the build process and has a faster dry-in time so you can get workers inside sooner for a tighter timeline for completion.
This project showcases GP Forcefield. An easy to use, water-tight system that simplifies construction, eliminating steps in the build process and allowing for a faster dry-in so you can get workers inside sooner providing a tighter timeline for completion.
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