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Schedule an online continuing education seminar with the Owens Corning Building Science team or contact a member in your area for information on products or solutions.

Topics Covered in the Seminars,
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Seminar #1

Principles of Acoustics

• Basic principles of acoustics (airborne structure-borne and impact noises)
• Acoustical solutions and STC ratings of common wall and floor assemblies
• New minimum ASTC 47 requirement in NBCC 2015 for separating assemblies between dwelling units
• Types and impact of acoustic insulations on STC and ASTC
• Fire resistance designs and ratings of common wall and floor assemblies
• Design tools and references for acoustic and fire separations

Seminar #2

Addressing Thermal Bridging in Exterior Wall Assemblies

• New energy code requirements and path toward mandatory zero energy ready for all new buildings by 2032
• Impact of thermal bridges on assembly U value
• Thermal bridge solutions
• Thermal bridge design guides
• New Owens Corning® Thermafiber® RainBarrier® ci High Compressive continuous mineral wool insulations