WALSH Quality Director Martin Houston, AIA, LEED AP presenting on air tightness of buildings at the RCI, Inc. Puget Sound Chapter meeting. The program covered detailed information on the different materials and systems that may be encountered in exterior wall construction, including proper installation and a discussion of how these components interface to create a weathertight assembly. The knowledgeable instructors covered the fundamentals of insulation, air and water barriers, vapor retarders, and various cladding materials, including metal panels, masonry, stucco, and EIFS.
