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While manufacturers have been producing innovative sheathing and weather barrier techniques and products for some time now for use in harsher climates, many of these products are only recently being used in the U.S. market.
Proper installation of windows and doors is vital to the longevity of the building envelope, as each void creates a potential point of entry for water and air. As the risk of extreme weather events rises and energy efficiency mandates become more stringent, building product manufacturers, architects, and builders have had to recalibrate to meet these new demands on the building envelope and its design and construction.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine fenestration’s role in the residential building envelope, to provide comfortable and secure environments.
• Investigate how building and energy codes are evolving to meet climate and sustainability goals and how this affects home design, window design and installation.
• Explore innovative building materials that can be used in conjunction with high performance windows to improve the energy efficiency and structural integrity of a building.
• Examine window installation best practices that ensure homes are safer and weather- and air-tight structures and avoid common building envelope issues.

Presented by:

Diane van Horn
Diane van Horn is the Senior Architectural Territory Manager for Loewen Windows and Doors. In her role Diane is responsible for architectural specifications, project reviews, design assistance and delivering Continuing Education courses. Diane has experience in fenestration products for both residential and commercial applications. Diane currently serves on the Board of Directors for AIA New Jersey’s Newark & Suburban Chapter. In addition, Diane is a member of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) where she earned her Construction Document Technologist (CDT) certification.

Sponsored by:

Loewen Windows and Doors