Detailing for Durable Wood Buildings: Where Structure and Moisture Meet

As with any building, durability and resilience are critical to the success of mid-rise wood-frame structures. Buildings of all materials, sizes and scales are subject to moisture effects, both during construction and long term, and each requires its own considerations. In this webinar, experts in the fields of enclosure and structural wood detailing will present their unique perspectives on durability detailing for mid-rise, multi-family buildings. They’ll touch on topics such as construction-phase moisture protection of wood-frame wall and floor assemblies, including details to accommodate temporary expansion of sheathing products, long-term durability detailing where building enclosure and structure intersect at critical points such as balconies and roof parapets, and how to maintain control layer continuity where structure interrupts elements such as water-resistive barriers and insulation.

By the end of the course, you will be able to do the following:

• Review building enclosure design best practices for light wood-frame buildings.
• Demonstrate effective methods of controlling heat, air and moisture movement through wood-frame structural assemblies.
• Discuss common details used where projections such as balconies and parapets intersect with wood-frame exterior walls and enclosure assemblies.
• Demonstrate unique considerations and best practices associated with construction-phase moisture detailing of wood structural panels to allow expansion.

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