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Here's a selection of relevant articles about air barriers from AEC companies and organizations, including Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), Stuc-O-Flex International, Inc. and Monsey Bakor. For a full overview of all related companies and organizations see CSI Section Air Barriers (07 27 00).

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AEC: Advancing the role of aluminum extrusion worldwide.
1 standard were being considered. Here are some highlights from the meeting. In the envelope requirements, the main issue was a proposed requirement for continuous air barriers (CAB) in all commercial buildings. This was a highly contentious item because of added questionable testing and material requirements. It ended up failing, but will be revised. See #1.

Interstate Brick - Seminars
...& Steel Studs Back-up: Design & Detail Click Here To Register! Learn the components of a brick veneer system over wood or steel studs. Topics include brick specifications, air barriers, flashing and weeps, wall tiesnand their limitations, location of dew point, moisture resistance, vapor retarders, fire resistance, deflection design and... See #2.

 

Flashing and Tape
...to assure the highest level of system performance. In fact, sealing all joints with tape improves the wrap?s performance by approximately 20%.* *Source: EERE, Consumer?s Guide: Air Barriers, U.S. Department of Energy, 2006, www.eere.energy.gov. ** Installations methods approved by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)... See #3.

EMSEAL Expansion Joints in Hospital and Healthcare Facilities
Benchmarks for Performance of Precompressed Foam Sealants 2. Aggregate Loading 3. Buried Membranes 4. Collaborative 3D Design 5. Extruded Seal Evolution 6. Gaps In Air Barriers 7. GC's Role in EJ Success 8. Healthcare Joint Selection 9. Hybrid Sealants 10. Integral Nosing/Gland 11. Precured-Caulk&Backer 12. R-Value 13. Stadium Joints 14. See #4.

Integral Nosing/Gland Parking Deck Joints -- Not New, Not Watertight
Benchmarks for Performance of Precompressed Foam Sealants 2. Aggregate Loading 3. Buried Membranes 4. Collaborative 3D Design 5. Extruded Seal Evolution 6. Gaps In Air Barriers 7. GC's Role in EJ Success 8. Healthcare Joint Selection 9. Hybrid Sealants 10. Integral Nosing/Gland 11. Precured-Caulk&Backer 12. R-Value 13. Stadium Joints 14. See #5.

SnoStop Projects
contractor direct, products, construction, roof, roofs, roofing, air barriers, aluminum drains, aluminum roof paint, antenna support, architectural supports, area drains, asphalt hazards, asphalt kettles, asphalt primers, asphalt shingles, slate, roof tiles, roofing bakor, balcony drains, below grade barriers, bilco, ... See #6.

Henry #1 Choice of Professionals: Building Envelope SystemsŪ
At Henry we understand the principles of providing integrated systems, with our high quality products, to ensure superior building performance. This translates into Henry Air Barriers, Waterproofing and Roofing systems and the expertise to integrate these systems. _uacct = "UA-205852-4"; urchinTracker();. See #7.

STUC-O-FLEX International elastomeric acrylic stucco finishes.
...remediation, moisture-flex, exterior insulation and finish system, one coat stucco, plaster, stuccoflex, textured coatings, parex, senergy, sto, lahabra, omega, stucco details, air barriers, direct applied, teifs, total wall, cement stucco, dryvit, drainable stucco assembly, flexible flashing. See #8.


Enershield Industries Ltd.
Manufacturer of Energy Saving Air Barrier Products Designed for Tough Climates! ENERGY SAVING AIR BARRIERS AUTOMOTIVE Enershield Industries Ltd. 16813 - 113 Ave ● Edmonton, AB T5M 2X2 Phone: 780-482-4662 ● Fax: 780-482-4074 ● Toll Free: 1-866-464-3667 email: info@enershield.ca. See #9.

Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC)
building, enclosure, technology, environment, symposium, BETEC, efficiency, envelope, components, technology transfer, air barriers, sustainable, security glazing, windows, doors, skylights, regulation, facility, maintenance, construction, architecture, engineering, guidelines. See #10.

Bakor Inc.
...outline covering Parts 1, 2 & 3 with specific information about standards, product description and application. Guide Specifications for: Air-Bloc 07 - Vapour Permeable Air Barriers Air-Bloc07.doc Air-Bloc07&31.doc. See #11.

Air Curtains, Air Doors, High Speed Air Barriers: Aleco
Air curtains provide high speed air barriers between two rooms. Air doors control temperature, dust and help regulate insects. See #12.

1: http://www.aec.org [c726908]
2: http://www.interstatebrick.com [c1621450]
3: http://www.typarhousewrap.com [c1888511]
4: http://www.emseal.com [c1721556]
5: http://www.emseal.com [c1620005]
6: http://www.snostop.com [c1619956]
7: http://www.henry.com [c1603928]
8: http://www.stucoflex.com [c1924619]
9: http://www.enershield.ca [c1729201]
10: http://www.nibs.org [c1565146]
11: http://www.bakor.com [c1882702]
12: http://www.aleco.com [p1487735]


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