CSINext - Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle! - Part III

SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE: SELF-SEALING FASTENERS & ANCHORS

Sustainable buildings need strong air, water, vapor and thermal control layers. But when lots of holes are made in these layers during installation with blind fasteners, problems arise. This course educates participants on the use of self types of fasteners and how to choose them, along with testing data to consider.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the functions of a wall and the air, water, vapor, and thermal control layers that are essential to sustainable, energy-efficient buildings without excessive moisture penetration
• Explain how fastener penetrations can cause damage and permit air and water leaks through control layers, resulting in diminished moisture management and energy efficiency of the building envelope
• Select fasteners and anchors capable of self-sealing to manage moisture, increase energy efficiency, and ensure sustainable thermal performance of the building envelope
• Discuss strategies to easily specify fasteners and anchors tested in complete wall assemblies, including cladding attachment solutions to ensure sustainable long-term building envelope performance.