
Owens Corning Building Science Team in Your Region

Topics Covered in the Seminars,
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Seminar #1
Principles of Acoustics
- Basic principles of acoustics (airborne structure-borne and impact noises)
- Acoustical solutions and STC ratings of common wall and floor assemblies
- New minimum ASTC 47 requirement in NBCC 2015 for separating assemblies between dwelling units
- Types and impact of acoustic insulations on STC and ASTC
- Fire resistance designs and ratings of common wall and floor assemblies
- Design tools and references for acoustic and fire separations
Seminar #2
Addressing Thermal Bridging in Exterior Wall Assemblies
- New energy code requirements and path toward mandatory zero energy ready for all new buildings by 2032
- Impact of thermal bridges on assembly U value
- Thermal bridge solutions
- Thermal bridge design guides
- New Owens Corning® Thermafiber® RainBarrier® ci High Compressive continuous mineral wool insulations