Advanced Testing Demonstrates Design Flexibility of Mineral Wool CI
AIAU24-OWEN01
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Description
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 3:00-4:00pm EST
Energy codes are continuing to push building envelopes to higher R-value performance. That's challenging architects and designers to manage moisture flow within the envelope to minimize condensation, mold, and corrosion risks.
Join us for this session to learn about advanced testing and analysis demonstrating how specifiers can utilize mineral wool as exterior continuous insulation (CI). Plus, discover how mineral wool CI can significantly reduce the risk of condensation and subsequent mold/corrosion damage across all climate zones. A new WUFI white paper will be made available to all attendees at the conclusion of the course.
This free course is brought to you through a partnership with Owens Corning. By registering for this course, you grant AIA permission to share your name and email address with Owens Corning.
Learning Objectives
Explore the benefits of mineral wool CI and its role in ensuring building and energy code compliance.
Review advanced testing of mineral wool CI.
Discuss WUFI modeling results and the practical implications of specifying various types of insulations, water-resistive barriers, vapor retarders, and more for different climate zones.
Delve into the numerous building science performance attributes of mineral wool as an exterior CI option.
This free live course is brought to you through a partnership with Owens Corning. By registering for this course, you grant AIA permission to share your name and email address with Owens Corning.
Drew studied Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Illinois in Champaign, IL, and has been an active participant in the building materials industry for over 25 years. He currently leads the AEC Team at Owens Corning and consults with architects regarding a variety of design challenges related to fire, thermal, moisture, acoustics and sustainability. Drew is currently a member of the RAiNA (Rainscreen Association in North America) Education Committee.