2024-12-22T02:01:53-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150033548/looking-for-an-extra-aia-and-rci-credit Sponsor 2017-10-19T09:00:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/s7/s7tp7lt08am9nl5h.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><figure><p><a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7123233744088518146?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=News%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=StickVP%20Resisto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/45/45a6bf92goei77bd.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p></figure><p><em><strong>This post is brought to you by <a href="http://stickvp.resisto.us/?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=News%20post&amp;utm_campaign=StickVP%20Resisto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resisto</a></strong></em><br></p> <p>Free Live Webinar for Architects and Specifiers on November 2!</p> <p>Watch this short video to meet Jean-Fran&ccedil;ois C&ocirc;t&eacute;, Director of Standards and Scientific Affairs at Resisto, who will host this live Webinar on Thursday, November 2,&nbsp;which qualifies for one RCI and AIA continuing education hour. </p> <p>You will learn more about vapor permeable air barriers. <a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7123233744088518146?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=News%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=StickVP%20Resisto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register</a> today!</p> <p>In the meantime, here is some more information to better understand permeance, critically examining the discussions around PERMs and choosing the right vapor-permeable air barriers for your future projects.</p> Choosing the Right Permeable Air Barrier Memberane <p>Several factors must be taken into account when selecting an air barrier membrane for a wall design. The main purpose of an air barrier is to prevent air leakage through the building envelope. Uncontrolled air circulation can cause heat loss and high resultant energy costs, not to mention increase the risks of condensation and mould g...</p>