Corporate Affiliates - High Performance Wall Enclosure Systems for Commercial Buildings On the Path Towards Net Zero Ready Performance by 2030

High Performance Wall Enclosure Systems for Commercial Buildings On the Path Towards Net Zero Ready Performance by 2030

Date: November 27, 2020
Presenter: Salvatore Ciarlo, P.Eng
Technical Services & Codes & Standards Director

SESSION:

Energy efficiency improvements for all new buildings is one of the primary actions defined in the Pan Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. Canada’s goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030. To help achieve this goal, new energy efficiency requirements for new buildings have been introduced in the National Energy Code for Buildings in both the 2015 and 2017 editions with the 2020 edition on the horizon of being published. The 2025 Energy Code is currently being developed that will aim at furher reducing energy consumption in buildings all the way up to net zero ready mandatory performance  by 2030.

It is important to understand the major difference between the two current Energy Codes when using the prescriptive path to demonstrate compliance. In the 2017 edition, the heat flow through all junctions, thermal bridges and penetrations through the bulding envelope must be included in the calculation of the overall thermal resistance required for the opaque wall assembly. 

The challenge is to come up with the most cost effective and durable assemblies that meet the new requirements. In this webinar we will look at the impact of cladding attachment types and how to reduce heat flow in exterior metal clad wall assemblies as well as insulation options. We will look at insulating assemblies completely from the exterior side of the exterior sheathing as well as split insulated wall assemblies where we insulate on both sides of the exterior wall sheathing. Finally we look at tools and design guides that are available to help architects design high performance durable wall enclosures and evaluate the overall thermal resistance performance.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the completion of this session, the participant/learner will be able to:

•    Differentiate thermal resistance requirements between the National Energy Code for Buildings 2015 and 2017
•    Identify better insulation options to meet new effective thermal resistance requirements and the benefits of SPLIT INSULATED wall assemblies
•    Apply metal cladding attachment options to help reduce thermal bridging in wall enclosure systems
•    Use guides and tools available to help design high performance durable building envelope enclosures

Continuing education learning hours: 1 credit*

Sal Ciarlo is the Technical Services & Codes and Standards Director at Owens Corning Canada.  
He leads the architectural solutions and technical services team for Owens Corning Canada, supporting architects, engineers, general contractors and insulation contractors, across Canada.  He is also involved in the design, certification and commercialisation of innovative products and building envelope enclosure systems for the building construction industry. 

A Civil Engineer with more than 26 years of building science experience, Sal specializes in high performance and net zero building envelope designs, acoustic and fire separation systems and solutions.

Sal is very active on Provincial and National Code committees helping develop energy codes and standards.  He is an active member of Construction Specifications Canada and sits on the board of directors of the Quebec Building Envelope Council. Sal has presented educational seminars to architects, engineering professionals and builders across the country, focusing on next generation building envelope solutions and designs, net zero envelopes, air barrier systems, noise control and fire protection systems.

Owens Corning is a global building and industrial materials leader. The company’s three integrated businesses are dedicated to the manufacture and advancement of a broad range of insulation, roofing and fiberglass composite materials. Leveraging the talents of 19,000 employees in 33 countries, Owens Corning provides innovative products, manufacturing technologies, and sustainable solutions that address energy efficiency, product safety, renewable energy, durable infrastructure, and labor productivity. These solutions provide a material difference to the company’s customers and make the world a better place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, the company posted 2019 sales of $7.2 billion. Founded in 1938, it has been a Fortune 500® company for 65 consecutive years.

For more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at 5 p.m. ET 

WEBINAR REGISTRATION FEE:
Webinars are offered for FREE and RAIC members can receive continuing education credits.

*Certificates of Completion will only be provided to RAIC members who participate in the live webcast. 

SCHEDULE: The Webinar will take place on Friday, November 27, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET in English.
The Canada-wide schedule by time zone is:

More information, including online access instructions and a PDF copy of the slides will be sent to you by email prior to the webinar.