Sealing Joints in the Building Envelope with ABAA!

Joint failure is one of the most common—and costly—causes of moisture intrusion in buildings. This seminar addresses the often-overlooked disconnect between architects selecting joint sealants and engineers calculating joint movement. When the selected sealant’s movement capability isn’t aligned with actual joint movement, failure is inevitable. In Sealing the Building Envelope, participants will gain practical insight into common design oversights and how to avoid them. The program explores: *Why buildings leak: Forces behind moisture ingress and vulnerable locations in the building envelope *Joint types and common design pitfalls: From structural expansion joints to cladding interfaces *Sealant technologies: A comparison of traditional and innovative joint sealant solutions *Design versatility and performance metrics: Covering fire ratings, acoustics, thermal values, and more *Installation best practices: Including quality management strategies and the use of checklists

Learning Objectives:

1.  Analyze how watertight, energy efficient, fire-rated expansion joints are the consequence of a process in which we: Design, Detail, Specify, Bid, Erect, Manufacture, & Install in 3-D.
2.  Become familiar with product technologies and how to apply them.
3.  Understand why it is critical to require certified performance reports in your specification.
4. Know that your next building can be a watertight structure.

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