Building Enclosure Deficiencies is a course that reinforces understanding of fundamental principles of psychrometrics, heat, air, and moisture transfer through the review and analysis of building enclosure deficiencies found on various projects. Participants will further their understanding of installation of specific enclosure systems, as well as what third party inspections should include when assessing assemblies with these components. At the end of each class, a quiz will be provided along with interactive exercises demonstrating the application to building science theory. Students are encouraged to bring their own examples of building enclosure deficiencies for discussion and review during the course.

Roofs

• Single-ply roof membranes
• Modified Bitumen roof membranes
• Roof insulation installation methods
• Vapour barriers

Walls

• Sheet applied air and water barrier membranes
• Liquid applied air and water barrier membranes
• EIFS systems
• Exterior spray foam insulation behind rainscreen cladding
• Exterior board applied spray foam behind rainscreen cladding

Class Exercise - Building Envelope Issues

• Problem Set Work to assess the theory behind the deficiencies identified throughout the class, including thermal, air, moisture and water control strategies, thermal bridging issues based on infrared photos and visual photos. Upon completion the quiz will be reviewed together for discussion.

Foundations

• Below slab air barriers
• Foundation drainage

Fenestration

• Punch Window tie-ins
• Curtain wall tie-ins
• 2-stage joints
• Field testing failures