Day 2 – Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Envelope

7:00–8:15
Recommended Window Installation
Eric Klein, Marvin Windows and Doors
Erick Filby, Marvin Windows and Doors
Harborside 302

The hands-on demonstration will feature a mock construction wall with rough opening, along with an attached weather resistive barrier and window. The instructors will use these materials to illustrate installation concerns—noting level, plumb, square, and true—and to explain the barrier system flashing details. The demo will be used to present methods of installation and to discuss substrates and material choices for sealants and flashings, noting how they interface with the wall. Manufacturer-recommended sealants and flashing products will be discussed. There will be opportunities for questions and audience interaction.

8:30–10:00
Continuous Insulation Strategies—Building the Perfect Wall in an Imperfect World
Dean Seibert, InSoFast, LLC
Ed Scherrer, InSoFast, LLC
Harborside 302

This session will explore how to build perfect walls by imperfect people to meet the demands of the escalating code changes. There is not just one “right way” to build a perfect wall. We will offer different ways of building an energy efficient wall for retrofit and new construction using continuous insulation or “CI” strategies. Simplicity can be applied universally to any type of interior or exterior wall assemblies or building process. In this imperfect world stressed out by dynamic change, we in the construction industry need to step back from our overly complex processes and unrealistic expectations and simplify what we are doing.

10:30–12:00
High Performance Glazing and the Building Envelope
Mike Florence, DUXTON Windows & Doors
Paul Kellner, Heritage Window & Door
Harborside 302

Windows are typically named the “weakest link” in the building envelope; to have the biggest impact on the overall building performance, window specifications should be carefully considered. This session will focus on the most effective strategies for improving window and door performance, including the use of insulated frames, selective glazing by orientation, compression rather than sliding seals, window-to-wall ratios, and occupant considerations such as comfort, and access to natural lighting and ventilation. The session also will include a discussion of best-practice installation methods and considerations for Duluth’s local climate..

1:00–2:30
Aerosols—Seek and Seal Envelope Leaks
Dave Bohac, Center for Energy and Environment
Harborside 302

An aerosol sealing process has been developed that reduces envelope leakage by 60 to 95 percent. Animations and videos will illustrate how an aerosol duct sealing technology has been adapted to seal envelope leaks. Pre/post air leakage measurements will be presented from three new construction and three existing multifamily buildings that were sealed for a State of Minnesota funded research project. Also, preliminary results will be presented for a DOE Building America project to develop procedures to easily integrate the aerosol sealing technique into standard construction practices and reduce the cost compared to less-effective conventional sealing.

3:00–4:30
Fundamentals of Door Installation
Eric Klein, Marvin Windows and Doors
Erick Filby, Marvin Windows and Doors
Harborside 302

This hands-on demonstration will feature a mock construction wall with rough opening, along with an attached weather resistive barrier. A door will also be available for installation and instruction. The instructor will use these materials to illustrate presentation content regarding installation concerns, noting level, plumb, square and true, and to explain the barrier system. The demonstration materials will also be used to present methods of installation, and to discuss substrates and material choices for sealants and flashings and how they interface with the wall. Manufacturer recommendations for sealants and flashing products will be discussed. Recommended procedures to cut the weather resistive barrier (WRB) and apply sill pan flash will be demonstrated. The five types of flashings will be introduced, including an explanation of their importance to water management. Current general installation guidelines will be followed.

Erick Filby

Erick Filby, CSI CDT Territory Manager Marvin Windows and Doors- 19 years experience representing window and door suppliers and manufacturers, , Past President Construction Specification Institute (CSI)- Twin Ports Chapter, Certified Documents Technologist (CDT) through CSI, Active member of the Arrowhead Builders Association, Installation Masters Certified Installer, MP Energy Design Conference attendee and/or presenter since 2001.

Recommended Window Installation
February 22, 2017 7:00‐8:15 a.m.
February 22, 2017 3:00‐4:30 p.m.

Eric Klein

Eric Klein Installation and Service Instructor, Marvin Windows and Doors Warroad, MN 56763 Accredited Installation Masters Instructor and Certified Installation Masters Installer Residential, Light Commercial, and Commercial 30 plus years of service with Marvin Last 7 years in Tours and Training Department, MP Energy Design Conference presenter since 2009.

Recommended Window Installation
February 22, 2017 7:00‐8:15 a.m.
February 22, 2017 3:00‐4:30 p.m.

Ed Scherrer

Edward Scherrer is the President and Chief Engineer of InSoFast LLC. Building has been a constant in his life. Ed started with custom home construction and continued on with Insulating Concrete Form (ICFs) construction, radiant heating systems for do-it-yourselfers, and finally with InSoFast panels. Ed is problem fixer and is continually looking for ways to improve how things are built. InSoFast panels were born from his experiences – both good and bad – in the ICF industry. Ed took the benefits: continuous insulation and built-in studs; but then he looked at what were the issues common to the industry: electrical installation, water leak migration through the wall, and poor installation in the field. He developed a product that was easy for DIYers but still answered all the issues that concerned the building science community. Ed wanted a foolproof-in-the-field product for finishing basements. Now with the new 2.5 EX panels, he has a a foolproof-in-the-field product for exterior insulation as well.

Continuous Insulation Strategies. Building the Perfect Wall in an Imperfect World.
February 22, 2017 8:30‐10:00 a.m.

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Dean Seibert

Dean Seibert is the Director of Sales and Marketing and a partner at InSoFast, LLC. He has been an integral part of InSoFast, LLC since 2009. He brings a wealth of experience from the synthetic stucco industry (EIFS), the structural insulated panel industry (SIPS), and the Insulation Concrete Form industry (ICFS).

Dean was a past chairman of the Insulating Concrete Form Association (ICFA) and worked with the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters to write the training manual for the ICF industry. He is an experienced entrepreneur with a strong practical knowledge of the building industry.

Continuous Insulation Strategies. Building the Perfect Wall in an Imperfect World.
February 22, 2017 8:30‐10:00 a.m.

Mike Florence

Mike Florence has dedicated almost 10 years of his professional life to the window and door industry, and joined DUXTON in 2015 as a Project Manager. He graduated from Red River College in Winnipeg, focusing on business and marketing. Over the years, Mike has specialized in the residential renovation and new construction markets in cold climates, and offers a practical, experienced approach to high performance windows and doors.

High Performance Glazing and the Building Envelope
February 22, 2017 10:30 a.m.‐12:00 p.m.

Paul Kellner

Paul Kellner graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication prior to opening Heritage Window and Door in 1992. At Heritage, he supplies high performance products for challenging commercial and residential applications, including historic preservation, and brings a true passion for quality products and installations.

High Performance Glazing and the Building Envelope
February 22, 2017 10:30 a.m.‐12:00 p.m.

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Dave Bohac

Dave is the Director of Research with the Center for Energy and Environment. He has worked there since 1988 and has over 30 years experience in energy efficiency and indoor air quality in commercial and residential buildings. He has been the manager of a variety of applied research, energy audit, and program development projects. His research includes measurements of commercial building envelope and duct sealing, aerosol envelope sealing and ventilation improvements for multifamily units, and the efficiency of tankless water heaters and combination systems in houses. He has performed assessments of secondhand exposure smoke in cars, apartments, outdoor patios, and bars & restaurants. He was the manager of the CEE’s Indoor Air Quality group for the Minneapolis-St. Paul Residential Sound Insulation Program. He holds a Masters degree in Engineering from Princeton University, a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and is a registered Professional Engineer.

Aerosols - Seek and Seal Envelope Leaks
February 22, 2017 1:00‐2:30 p.m.