The Symposium on Building Envelope Technology from RCI, Inc. is a two-day educational program offering new information regarding the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of modern and/or older building envelopes.
Held on November 16-17, 2018, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, the event’s open and inclusive environment is designed to stimulate dialogue while encouraging attendees to ask questions. Speakers offer relevant solutions by referencing real-world examples and specific case histories.
Education, Exhibition Highlights
For coatings contractors, presentation highlights on Friday’s agenda may include “Insulation Value Optimization for Low-Slope Roofs,” delivered by GAF’s Thomas J. Taylor from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; “Plaza Deck Waterproofing Design Approaches: From Traditional To Modern,” presented by Charu Chaudhry of Thornton Tomasetti, Inc., from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; and “Moisture Accumulation in Exposed Polystyrene Insulation in Western Canada,” led by Colin Tougas of Read Jones Christoffersen.
Meanwhile, Saturday sessions of note could be “Specification Strategies for Field Testing Success,” delivered by Jacob Arnold and Patrick Reicher of Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc. from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.; “Adhesion of Air- and Water-Resistive Barrier Materials: A Sticky Subject,” from Laverne Dalgleish of the Air Barrier Association of America at 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.; “Modular Construction: Should We Pre-Install Waterproofing Systems?,” by Annie K. Lo. of Walker Consultants from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.; and “Can a Poor Air Seal Cause Roof Failure?” from Timothy A. Mills of TAM Consultants, Inc., at 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
In addition to the educational presentations, the symposium also provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to discover and discuss the latest technological innovations with representatives from leading building envelope material manufacturers. Industry representatives from over 35 companies are scheduled to be present to answer questions regarding material characteristics and applications.
Exhibitors of note to coatings contractors may include the Air Barrier Association of America; GE Silicones; International Leak Detection; IR Analyzers; Johns Manville; National Gypsum; Polyguard Products, Inc.; ROCKWOOL; Sika Liquid Applied Membranes; Sika Sarnafil Inc.; SOPREMA; York Flashings; and the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).
Further information on both education sessions and a complete list of exhibitors is available at the conference website.
RCI Background Information
RCI, Inc., which organizes the annual event, is an international nonprofit association of building envelope professionals who specialize in roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall specification and design.
From sprayed polyurethane foam to cedar shakes, from parking garages to air barriers, RCI has a member expert for every type of roof, exterior wall, or waterproofing issue in the world today.
For more information, contact: For more information, contact: RCI, (800) 828-1902, www.rci-online.org