SOPREMA® Expert To Deliver Building Envelope Waterproofing Webinars in May

Jean-François Côté explores the influence of permeance on drying via hygrothermal modeling while highlighting the ASTM E96 standard and permeance testing.

With the importance of understanding the impact of permeance on condensation in exterior wall assemblies, engineers, architects, consultants and other professionals in the building industry will have two opportunities this month to learn just that from one of the top experts in the field.

Jean-François Côté, Director of Standards and Scientific Affairs for SOPREMA, will explore the influence of permeance on drying via hygrothermal modeling while highlighting the ASTM E96 standard and permeance testing. Join him from the comfort of your home or office to hear "The Impact of Permeance on Condensation in Exterior Wall Assemblies" on one of two occasions: 

• 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 18 with AEC Daily's Building Insight Symposium Series
• 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 with Building Enclosure's Continuing Education Center

 In this webinar, you will learn:

• How vapor permeance is measured using standard test method ASTM E96
• Why permeable water-resistive barrier/air barrier is not as effective in a wall assembly
• Why using water-resistive barriers/air barriers with vapor permeances lower than 5 Perm or higher than 20 Perm increase the risk of condensation and mold growth
• Why designers must consider other properties water-resistive barriers/air barriers

Jean-François Côté holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Université de Sherbrooke and a Ph.D. in Materials Science from INRS-Université du Québec obtained in 1998. He joined SOPREMA in 1999 as a research chemist, where he worked on the development of adhesives and sealants used in roofing and civil engineering. From 2009 to 2015, he was Director of Strategic Development for Soprema, coordinating the activities of the Canadian R&D and technical departments of the organization. In his current role, he represents Soprema on technical committees of industry associations (ARMA, PIMA, CIMAC) and is actively engaged in various North American standards development organizations (CSA, ASTM, ULC). He is a registered chemist in Québec (OCQ), is vice-chair of the ASTM D08 Committee on "Roofing and Waterproofing," and is chair of the CSA A123 technical committee on Roofing Materials.

Learn more about SOPREMA's wall systems: https://soprema.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/wallsbrochure1.pdf

About AEC Daily 

AEC Daily is one of the largest continuing education (CE) providers to the construction, architectural, interior design and engineering communities. Complimentary courses are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, with automated credit reporting to numerous organizations across the United States and Canada. AEC Daily maintains accreditations and keeps them up-to-date with new products and technologies. For a list of all registered AEC Daily SOPREMA courses, visit http://bit.ly/AEC-SOPREMA.

About Building Enclosures 

Building Enclosure covers the best architecture practices for the building envelope in the commercial and residential building & construction industry. The digital magazine and this comprehensive website, combined with monthly CEU webinars live and on-demand, provide an invaluable technical resource for engineers, architects, consultants and other professionals in the building industry. For a list of all registered BNP CE Center SOPREMA courses, visit http://bit.ly/BNP-SOPREMA.

 About SOPREMA, Inc. 

SOPREMA offers a comprehensive line of roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering solutions, combining superior products and systems with decades of proven performance. Our solutions include industry-leading SBS-modified bitumen membranes, polymeric PMMA/PMA liquid-applied membranes and synthetic single-ply PVC membranes. For applications as diverse as roofing, below-grade waterproofing, plaza deck and balcony waterproofing, air and vapor barriers, and bridge and parking structures, SOPREMA has the solution. SOPREMA's relentless pursuit of technological advancement, sustainability and product quality has been known and respected worldwide for over 100 years. Visit www.soprema.us for a complete product offering, environmentally intelligent systems, technical information and the latest innovations delivering sustainable solutions.