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A FREE professional education event for luxury residential builders and remodelers focused on better building performance.About this Event
This free, seminar-style event is focused on advanced building science and enclosure considerations relevant to high-end new construction and remodeling. We’ll address established best practices as well as changing expectations for energy efficiency, materials, and building performance. You'll learn...
- Building science principals presented by Construction Instruction.
- Window & door installation best practices presented by Marvin Windows.
- Practical techniques, details, and field-focused instruction.
Space is limited — register now!
Deadline to register is September 24, 2026.
Topics Include:
Building Science Topics:
- Building science and advanced enclosure principles
- Current and evolving energy-code considerations
- Exterior insulation, including benefits and potential challenges
- The relationship between enclosure performance, airtightness, ventilation, and mechanical systems
- Best practices for weather-resistive barriers (WRBs) and selecting an appropriate system for the application
- Considerations for mechanically attached and self-adhered WRB systems
- Product and application considerations, including Partel, Siga, and DuPont systems
- Managing extended construction schedules, including UV, weather, and moisture exposure of WRBs, subfloors, and other materials.
- New and emerging building products and considerations for evaluating their appropriate use
- Trends and practices that may influence high-performance residential construction in the future
- Practical field trips, lessons learned, and best practices
- ZIP System & Similar Products: Application and performance considerations, including water penetration testing and the effects of scratches or damage to the membrane/top coat, with examples from lab testing
Window & Door Installation Topics:
- Marvin's Manufacturer Recommendations:
- Rough opening preparation
- Installation and shimming
- Flashing and sealing - Suggestions for replacement applications
- Door Installation:
- Multi-slide door sill preparation and considerations
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Event venue & nearby stays
645 Johnson St NE, 645 Johnson Street Northeast, Minneapolis, United States
Tickets
USD 0.00
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