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Windows and Details Hands-on Builder Training
3-Day Course | 20 CPD Credits |
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Windows and Details is a 20-hour, hands-on builder course that combines high level building science explanations of the requirements for successful building enclosure design and construction woven into 2 days of Instructor-led wall detailing construction into small, prefabricated high performance wall blanks.
Students install their choice of window, dryer vent hood, hose bib and electrical penetration into their choice of high-performance wood frame wall (narrow stud/wide stud/double stud/exterior insulation). The wall segment will be completed by the student including air barrier, vapour barrier, cladding, sheathing membrane and exterior finishes any exterior insulation required for the chosen system. At the end of the second day, finished walls are given at least an overnight cure prior to testing.
Day 3 testing has the window blanks from several students placed 2 at a time into our test rig and air leakage is first examined and then a full ASTM e1105 Wind Driven Rain test is applied at progressively increasing air pressure differentials until the sample either exceeds the highest test rating or it fails. The use of UV fluorescing dye in the test water aids in identifying even the smallest leaks as well as provides easily interpreted stating patterns for water ingress paths that can be identified as the assembly is disassembled after testing.
In short, the student learns about how high performance walls can be designed and built with low risk to the structure, understands the key building science concepts for each element in the build, and confirms the performance of the final assembly. These also form the building blocks for further training in our facility such as the 10’ wall challenge.
Students install their choice of window, dryer vent hood, hose bib and electrical penetration into their choice of high-performance wood frame wall (narrow stud/wide stud/double stud/exterior insulation). The wall segment will be completed by the student including air barrier, vapour barrier, cladding, sheathing membrane and exterior finishes any exterior insulation required for the chosen system. At the end of the second day, finished walls are given at least an overnight cure prior to testing.
Day 3 testing has the window blanks from several students placed 2 at a time into our test rig and air leakage is first examined and then a full ASTM e1105 Wind Driven Rain test is applied at progressively increasing air pressure differentials until the sample either exceeds the highest test rating or it fails. The use of UV fluorescing dye in the test water aids in identifying even the smallest leaks as well as provides easily interpreted stating patterns for water ingress paths that can be identified as the assembly is disassembled after testing.
In short, the student learns about how high performance walls can be designed and built with low risk to the structure, understands the key building science concepts for each element in the build, and confirms the performance of the final assembly. These also form the building blocks for further training in our facility such as the 10’ wall challenge.
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Why Hands-On?
There are builders throughout BC and Canada that are taking advantage of the quality of learning that comes from hands on the tools approaches. To experience the building of complex construction details and then to see them tested to the extreme forces of nature changes builders’ minds about what is important, what needs to be prioritized, and most importantly we are told that the hands on type of training breaks down the barriers standing in the way of the complex changes in design and construction for higher energy performance demands under our new and evolving Building Codes. |
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Syllabus
Day 1: Students will be physically installing a window blank, a dryer vent, a hose bib, and an electrical penetration following a classroom based introduction to window and detail installations as described under Part 9 of the BC Building Code and in accordance with the soon to be released “Revised Building Envelope Detailing Guide for Houses” all vetted by APEGBC, AIBC, ASTTBC, BC Housing, City of Vancouver, Canadian Wood Council and the Province of BC. There will also be instruction on sealants, joint profiling, backer rods, bond breakers, and material compatibility for windows and doors. 8 hours.
Day 2: The day will start with a classroom lecture reviewing various testing methods of window and door installations for rain water penetration, structural and air leakage. The rest of the day is a continuation of the hands on training and installation the window and other penetration details. 8 Hours.
Day 3: The final half day will be devoted to testing and performance review of previously installed wall assemblies and a performance review of each tested assembly with all participating students. 4 Hours.
Day 1: Students will be physically installing a window blank, a dryer vent, a hose bib, and an electrical penetration following a classroom based introduction to window and detail installations as described under Part 9 of the BC Building Code and in accordance with the soon to be released “Revised Building Envelope Detailing Guide for Houses” all vetted by APEGBC, AIBC, ASTTBC, BC Housing, City of Vancouver, Canadian Wood Council and the Province of BC. There will also be instruction on sealants, joint profiling, backer rods, bond breakers, and material compatibility for windows and doors. 8 hours.
Day 2: The day will start with a classroom lecture reviewing various testing methods of window and door installations for rain water penetration, structural and air leakage. The rest of the day is a continuation of the hands on training and installation the window and other penetration details. 8 Hours.
Day 3: The final half day will be devoted to testing and performance review of previously installed wall assemblies and a performance review of each tested assembly with all participating students. 4 Hours.
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