Explore how building envelope control layers must work together to prevent failure and create a healthy home presented by Benjamin Obdyke!

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Course Description (1 LU|HSW)
Buildings have become a complex network of control systems which must work together to prevent failure, but often times these systems are incorporated incorrectly and lead to significant damage and unhealthy living conditions. This course will explore the four control layers in the building envelope and how they must work together to create a healthy home.

Who Should Attend?

• Residential/low-rise commercial architects & design professionals

• Custom home builders

• Construction superintendents

• Service/warranty managers

• Contractors specializing in the installation of cedar, fiber-cement, manufactured stone veneer or stucco

• Mold or moisture remediation contractors

Learning Objectives

• Understand why moisture management and drainage gaps, behind claddings, are more critical as we focus more on air tightness in the structure's envelope.

• Recognize that a true air barrier is created with a continuous plane around the entire building envelope.

• Understand how all control layers in the building envelope work together to prevent failure.

• Recognize the importance of communication between trades, design professionals, and manufacturers are vital to ensure proper detailing in the building envelope.

Presenter

Rich Ferro, Market Development Manager, Benjamin Obdyke

Rich is the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Market Development Manager with Benjamin Obdyke, a leading innovator in moisture management and building envelope systems. With many years of experience in the building industry, Rich brings deep technical knowledge and a passion for high-performance building practices to his work with architects, builders, and contractors. At Benjamin Obdyke, Richard specializes in the building science field, with a focus on water and air management solutions that meet the evolving demands of durability, sustainability, and code compliance. His work includes providing project-specific guidance, educational presentations, and product training tailored to the architectural and building community. Richard regularly collaborates with AIA chapters, architectural firms, and industry organizations to deliver AIA-accredited continuing education sessions. His engaging and informative presentations help design professionals stay at the forefront of best practices in building envelope design and detailing.