Agenda:

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Check-in

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM – Lunch and Announcements

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Presentation

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM – Wrap Up and Networking

In-Person and Virtual/Online Meeting

COST

In-Person Members – $10

In-Person Non-Members – $25   

Virtual Only Participant Member – FREE

Virtual Only Participant Non-Member – $20

Join us Tuesday, February 13th for our next BEC Presentation!

Join us at:

Meeting location: Kraus Anderson University – 501 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404

This course will be presented by Chris Bubser  – LHB

The Great Debate: Do I Really Need a Roof Air Barrier?

As enclosure enthusiasts, we are often challenged by colleagues who believe roof air barriers are unnecessary in commercial flat roof assemblies. While it is true that roof membranes can act as effective air barriers, there are also situations when a dedicated air barrier membrane should be seen as an essential control layer in the roof assembly.  This presentation will review case studies of projects with dedicated roof assembly air control layers, and similar projects without, and examine how to approach detailing transitions in either scenario to achieve air tightness. This presentation is intended to help participants know when to advocate for roof air barriers and when the roof assembly can function without one.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss reasons for and against using a dedicated air barrier in roof assemblies
• Break down common myths about roof air barriers
• Evaluate common commercial roof assemblies, overhang, and parapet details and distinguish the conditions that precipitate or negate the need for air barriers
• Define best practices for detailing transitions between roof assemblies, walls, and parapets

Our Presenter:

Chris Bubser

Biography:

Chris Bubser has been involved in the design and construction of a variety of commercial and residential buildings around the midwest as a Builder, Architect, Virtual Design and Construction Coordinator, and Quality Manager. Chris has worked as a Senior Technical Architect at LHB since 2019, where he specializes in construction contract administration, facility condition assessments, and mentoring emerging professionals in the dark arts of detailing. He served on the Board of the Building Enclosure Council of Minnesota from 2014 to 2022, including two years as Chair.

This presentation will be an In-Person Event along with a Virtual Meeting for those who cannot attend in person. Virtual Meeting details will be sent out with meeting registration via separate email from Zoom.

Tuesday, February 13th, 2024

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Agenda:

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Check-in

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM – Lunch and Announcements

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Presentation

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM – Wrap Up and Networking

In-Person and Virtual/Online Meeting

COST

In-Person Members – $10

In-Person Non-Members – $25   

Virtual Only Participant Member – FREE

Virtual Only Participant Non-Member – $20