Low-Rise Foam Adhesive Research Project December 01, 2022 IIBEC Interface December 2022 Low-Rise Foam Adhesive Research Project By Randy Adams and Richard S. Koziol This article describes a testing and research project to determine how the bond capacity of low-rise foam adhesive between insulation panels at varying adhesive ribbon spacings was affected when the adhesive was applied to both fiberglass- and organic-faced polyisocyanurate […] Read More
Effects of Hail-Caused Dents on the Thermal Performance of Insulation under Single-Ply Roofing December 01, 2022 IIBEC Interface December 2022 Hail damage evaluations of single-ply roofing membranes present unique challenges. These roofing systems tend to be very hail resistant when the membranes are new; however, single-ply roofing membranes tend to lose strength and become brittle over time as they age.1 Some membranes can develop anomalies related to weathering effects or mechanical […] Read More
Small Unmanned Aerial System Applications in the Building Enclosure Industry: Using Thermal Imaging to Assess Building Performance December 01, 2022 IIBEC Interface December 2022 Small Unmanned Aerial System Applications in the Building Enclosure Industry: Using Thermal Imaging to Assess Building Performance By Christopher N. Grey, PE; Kelsey A. Dunn, PE; and Sean D. Gordon In the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, several disciplines have seen how small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) or drones can […] Read More
Air Infiltration and Its Consequences for Building Enclosures in Hot/Humid Climate Zones November 16, 2022 IIBEC Interface November 2022 Air Infiltration and Its Consequences for Building Enclosures in Hot/Humid Climate Zones By David Finley and Manfred Kehrer This paper was originally presented at the 2022 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show. To maximize the efficacy and performance of building enclosure walls, the four major building enclosure control layers (liquid water, […] Read More
A Tale of Two Masonry Facade Rehabilitations November 01, 2022 IIBEC Interface November 2022 Facade rehabilitation and restoration projects require design professionals to manage and balance varied and sometimes opposing factors, including historic preservation philosophical issues and considerations, code requirements, client expectations, and available funds. This article will focus on the terms preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation, and discuss the differences between each process as they […] Read More
Changes Coming in the 2021 IBC Requirements for Exterior Walls on Commercial Buildings October 16, 2022 28 • IIBEC Interface October 2022 Changes Coming in the 2021 IBC Requirements for Exterior Walls on Commercial Buildings By Jeffrey H. Greenwald, PE, CAE, and Lorraine Ross This paper was originally presented at the 2021 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show. The year 2020 delivered many unexpected changes in our personal lives as well […] Read More
Cladding and Building Enclosure Component Connections through Foam Plastic Continuous Insulation: Design and Prescriptive Code Compliance October 16, 2022 IIBEC Interface October 2022 Continuous insulation provides a means to comply with modern energy conservation codes and can provide various other building code–required functions for building enclosures. Continuous insulation is defined as follows in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)1 and ASHRAE Standard 90.1:2 Continuous insulation (c.i.): insulation that is uncompressed and continuous across all […] Read More
Lightning Protection: Weather or Not September 20, 2022 Aprimary function of the building enclosure is to protect structures, their contents, and occupants from the variations and extremes of weather. Wind, precipitation, air temperature, and humidity are readily recognized as atmospheric phenomena that must be considered in the design of building systems, especially when they manifest in their more extreme forms, such as tornados, […] Read More
An Assessment of Polymer Gel Waterproofing September 19, 2022 Whether you are an architect, an engineer, or another design professional, you are only as good as the items you have hanging from your tool belt; namely, the products you specify that are made available by innovative companies and individuals. Sixty years ago, only two or three products were typically used for below-ground waterproofing. Today, […] Read More
Case Study: Cold-Applied, Durable Traffic Deck Coating Installed Beneath Practice Rowing Tank at University of Minnesota Boathouse September 19, 2022 Water intrusion can cause big problems for concrete structures. If those structures are not waterproofed properly, water can cause distress on the concrete, which can lead to fractures that will continue to grow exponentially as saturation of the material increases. A concrete surface with aging or inadequate waterproofing is in real danger of cracks, spalls, […] Read More
