Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Getting from a “Good Idea” to a “Great Place to Work” in the Building Enclosure Consulting Industry September 13, 2023 34 • IIBEC Interface September 2023 Feature Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Getting from a “Good Idea” to a “Great Place to Work” in the Building Enclosure Consulting Industry By Ellen Thorp, MA, CAE, and Melissa Walker This paper was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show. Images courtesy of Ellen Thorp, […] Read More
It Is Time for the Roofing Industry to Embrace Rooftop Solar September 13, 2023 IIBEC Interface September 2023 MANY OF US in the roofing industry have been brought up believing it is best to minimize the amount of equipment and penetrations on a low-sloped roof. Rooftop penetrations are common sources of leaks, and equipment on the roof leads to additional rooftop traffic and potential for damage to the roof. […] Read More
ROOF DECKS A TO Z PART 18: When the Deck . . . Isn’t August 17, 2023 IIBEC Interface August 2023 Feature ROOF DECKS A TO Z PART 18: When the Deck . . . Isn’t By Lyle D. Hogan IT HAS LONG been held that there are four main elements of a composite roof system: the deck, the vapor-control layer, insulation, and the covering material.1 Certainly, there are also flashings, adhesives, […] Read More
Risk Mitigation and Loss Control Using Electronic Leak Detection August 17, 2023 IIBEC Interface August 2023 Feature Interface articles may cite trade, brand, or product names to specify or describe adequately materials, experimental procedures, and/or equipment. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). Risk Mitigation and Loss Control Using Electronic Leak Detection By David Vokey, […] Read More
Remediating Leaks in Below-Grade Structures and Plazas June 29, 2023 IIBEC Interface July 2023 Remediating Leaks in Below- Grade Structures and Plazas By Paul Buccellato, AIA, RWC, REWC, FASTM, F-IIBEC Feature Interface articles may cite trade, brand, or product names to specify or describe adequately materials, experimental procedures, and/or equipment. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the International Institute of […] Read More
Below-Grade Waterproofing: A Closer Look into Fully Bonded Blindside System June 29, 2023 IIBEC Interface July 2023 Figure 1. Waterproofing systems can provide integral or barrier protection. Note: Negative-side and positive-side waterproofing systems are shown in the middle and right sections of the figure, respectively. Feature Below-Grade Waterproofing: A Closer Look into Fully Bonded Blindside Systems By Nitharsan Kugadas, MSc Chem, MBS All images courtesy of Nitharsan Kugadas […] Read More
Fifty Years of Roof Consulting June 29, 2023 26 • IIBEC Interface July 2023 Fifty Years of Roof Consulting Feature By Jim D. Koontz, PE, RRC This paper was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show. before cellphones and AutoCAD, all drafting was done by hand. All reports were typed by hand on a manual typewriter. Copy machines were […] Read More
Enhancing Building Efficiency and Resilience with Solar-Reflective Walls June 06, 2023 Feature Enhancing Building Efficiency And Resilience With Solar-Reflective Walls CITIES ARE TYPICALLY hotter than surrounding suburban and rural areas. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, daytime temperatures in urban areas are about 0.6°C to 3.9°C (1°F to 7°F) higher than temperatures in outlying areas, with nighttime temperatures about 1.1°C to 2.8°C (2°F to 5°F) […] Read More
Best Practices for the Design and Installation of Thermoplastic Roofing Systems – Part 3 of 4 June 06, 2023 IIBEC Interface May/June 2023 Best Practices for the Design and Installation of Thermoplastic Roofing Systems Part 3 of 4: Roof Pipe Penetration Flashing Details Feature Interface articles may cite trade, brand, or product names to specify or describe adequately materials, experimental procedures, and/or equipment. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by […] Read More
Assessing the Performance, Application, and Cost of Retrofit Wall Systems for Residential Buildings May 18, 2023 IIBEC Interface February 2023 Feature IN THE US, 39% of total energy is consumed by the building sector, and 20% of that total is attributed to residential buildings.1 Newly constructed houses built to meet modern energy codes incorporate a combination of tight, well-insulated building enclosure components, high-performing windows, controlled mechanical ventilation, and other efficient components […] Read More
