The Perfect Wall: Building Better Enclosures

Hosted by: DELTA Academy

Presented by: John Straube (RDH Building Science)

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Description:

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Learn how the right materials in the right order can improve durability, comfort, and thermal performance! This seminar will cover key principles of building enclosure design, including a discussion of the “perfect wall” concept – and beyond. Through industry research and field experience, you'll learn about rain control, as well as the connections between airtightness, vapor permeability, durability, and energy efficiency.

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Don't miss this opportunity to earn 5 LU/HSW credits!

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Featured Speaker Biography:

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John Straube, Ph.D., P.Eng., is a Principal at RDH Building Science, where he heads forensic investigations and leads research projects in the areas of low-energy building design, building enclosure performance, hygrothermal analysis, and field monitoring of wall assemblies. In addition to his work with RDH, Dr. Straube is a faculty member at the University of Waterloo and is a prolific writer and noted public speaker.

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Key Learning Objectives: 

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After attending this course, participants will be able to: 

• Understand key building science concepts and how they relate to building enclosure performance;

• Recognize how control layers work as a system, and in particular the differences and relationship between vapor, air, and thermal control;

• Identify critical details and transitions that impact rain and air control; and 

• Apply building science concepts to improving energy efficiency.

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Please click here​ to register and receive your CEU's.

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