This presentation was hosted collaboration with Advanced Architectural Products.
RDH Principal and Senior Building Science Specialist, Dr. John Straube discusses the latest changes in energy codes and their impact on calculating effective U- and R-values. The program focuses on identifying and understanding the significance of thermal bridges in building performance, with a focus on the thermal performance of structural supports surrounding windows. Viewers will acquire skills in applying thermal bridge calculations to determine these values accurately. Additionally, the presentation explores practical solutions to addressing thermal bridging around windows, enhancing building envelope performance, and contributing to occupant health, safety, and welfare.
You will learn:
1. How energy codes have changed the way effective U- and R-values are calculated.
2. Which thermal bridges have the greatest impact on overall building performance.
3. Thermal bridge calculations to determine effective U- and R-values.
4. Solutions for thermal bridging to benefit the performance of windows and building envelopes while contributing to occupants’ health, safety, and welfare.