Free Condensation in the Building Envelope webinar
Presented by Dow Building Solutions
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will host Condensation in the Building Envelope on Monday, December 9, 2013, at 10:00 AM CST, presented by Dow Building Solutions.
A lot of ink has been spilled in describing the movement, condensation and evaporation of water vapor through a building envelope. Unfortunately all too much of it has been incomplete or even downright wrong.
In this presentation the physics of water vapor transport will be described in detail. Some sacred cows will be slain and fundamental concepts regarding more robust envelope designs will be described. The presentation will also take a look at the strengths and drawbacks of various calculation methods including the humble Dewpoint/Glaser method and the vaunted WUFI. Be ready to get re-acquainted with Dihydrogen Oxide on both the molecular and macroscopic scales.
Daniel Tempas is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in Chemical Engineering and a minor in Nuclear Engineering. He is currently a HERS Rater and sits on the RESNET Training Committee. He has worked for The Dow Chemical Company in the various research, product development, and service capacities in the Building Solution's Business for 31 years and is currently a Building Envelope Scientist. Tempas also worked in Dow's Computer Research group where he handled 3D computer graphics, digital video and computer based training. He is LEED Green Associate and has also been a member of ASTM, EIMA and BTECC.
Mason contractors registered for Masonry Certification will receive 1.00 credits in the Masonry Products discipline upon completion of this course.
Register for Condensation in the Building Envelope at www.masoncontractors.org/live.
About the Author
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is the national trade association representing mason contractors. The MCAA is committed to preserving and promoting the masonry industry by providing continuing education, advocating fair codes and standards, fostering a safe work environment, recruiting future manpower, and marketing the benefits of masonry materials.
