SBCA Initiates New ANSI Consensus Standard
May 2, 2017
SBCA has initiated the process for the development of an ANSI consensus standard and announces a call to solicit new consensus body members who wish to participate in the project committee.
Guide to Rainscreen Window Installation for Foam-Sheathed Walls
April 24, 2017
The rainscreen cladding method features window flanges and furring mounted directly over any thickness of FPIS.
Best Practice Guide for Attachment of Exterior Wall Coverings Through FPIS
April 10, 2017
Applied Building Technology Group (ABTG) has developed a step-by-step guide for attachment of exterior wall coverings through FPIS.
Keeping Walls Dry Through Practical Building Science
February 12, 2017
To help builders and installers understand these challenges better, ABTG’s Jay Crandell presented, “Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink: Practical Building Science to Keep Walls Dry,” at the IBS Show.
Window Installation Guides Help Avoid Potential Construction Defects
February 6, 2017
The Applied Building Technology Group recently developed new, step-by-step window installation guides to help the industry follow best practices appropriate for a given window and FPIS application.
Preventing Construction Defects Through Pan Flashing of Windows
January 27, 2017
ABTG has completed an education presentation on best practices associated with the installation of pan-flashing and air sealing windows to prevent water intrusion.
A Better Window Installation Method When Using Foam Sheathing CI?
December 12, 2016
Common sense and laboratory testing say installing window bucks with exterior continuous insulation, such as foam plastic insulating sheathing (FPIS), is unnecessary./There are much better alternatives.
ICC Extends Online Voting Deadline for 2018 Codes
November 22, 2016
On Friday, November 18, the International Code Council sent out an email announcing it would be extending the deadline for the Online Governmental Consensus Voting period for the 2018 model code development process.
ABTG’s Voting Guide for Improved Energy Efficiency & Building Code Provisions
November 8, 2016
The Applied Building Technology Group has analyzed proposed code changes and provided clear recommendations on how governmental members of the ICC can vote to improve the energy code.
Evaluating Airspace R-value Isn’t a Breeze
October 17, 2016
Utilizing airspace to provide an R-value in building assemblies is not straightforward.