This course offers a blend of both theory and practice. Attendees will gain in-depth knowledge of rainscreen wall assemblies, learning how each component works together.
Sto Corp. has launched Sto Fireblocking, a patent-pending solution designed to meet the latest rigorous fireblocking requirements in the 2022 NYC Building Code (BC) for combustible exterior wall assemblies.
Drexel Metals has added 10 new roof and wall insulation panels to its growing lineup of superior quality building solutions. The introduction of this versatile product line offers architects, builders and installers an all-in-one option for metal roof and wall assemblies by tapping into the expertise within Carlisle Companies, a trusted supplier of building envelope products.
3A Composites USA has successfully passed third party NFPA 285 testing on a wood-framed assembly, commonly used in low rise multi-family and mixed-use market segments. What’s more, the positive result expands the opportunity to utilize the system on steel stud construction and mass wall assemblies.
The terminal expansion of Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers World Airport features four interior and two exterior curtain wall systems of transparent glass held in place with narrow stainless steel frames. These curtain walls increase the amount of natural light within the terminal, bolster the visual connection between spaces, and update the overall design aesthetic of the airport.
This year’s AIA CEU presentation line-up includes speakers like David Altenhofen, Amy Baker and Brian Stroik, Jennifer Keegan and Corey Zussman, on a variety of topics ranging from prefabricated exterior wall assemblies to combatting thermal bridging within the building envelope.
SAF recently completed the National Fire Protection Association 285 testing and passed for its C-4000 Series, a drained and back-ventilated aluminum composite material rainscreen panel system. SAF’s C-4000 Series system underwent testing in May 2021 and may now be used in NFPA 285-compliant wall assemblies.
The American Iron and Steel Institute has published the findings from research conducted to support the development of a calculation methodology for determining the U-factors and R-values for wall assemblies containing cold-formed steel.