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CSI PHOENIX NEWSLETTER December 2010

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

CSI Holiday Party 1

Education Program 1

Imagination Cube 2

Future City

Competition 2

Education Committee 3

Reference Library 4-6

Table Tops 7-8

Meeting Programs 9

Memory Loss 10-11

SPS Architects

Anniversary 11

Barriers in Design 12-15

Publication Deadline 15

CSI Information 15

CSI Adds Three

Awards 16-19

Think Systems 20-21

CSI Academies 22

Everyone Counts

Campaign 23

Key Contacts 24

Advertisements 25

January 13, 2011

Lunch 11:30 am Networking/Table Tops,

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lunch/Meeting and Program,

1:00 to 1:30 pm Table Tops

The Journey - Using BIM

From Design Through Construction

Presentation by:

Russ Sanders, AIA, Orcutt Winslow and

Daniel Russell, Sundt Construction Employee Owner

December 9, 2010 CSI Holiday Party

Karsten Golf Course Clubhouse at ASU

1125 E Rio Salado Pkwy

Tempe, AZ 85281

5:30 pm: Cocktails, Music and Gathering

6:30 pm: Dinner

7:30 pm: Holiday Program Please join us for fun, games, music, a delicious buffet and live musicians. CSI Phoenix Chapter members are free. Guests are $40 each. There will be a cash bar. We will be playing a bingo game with prizes. For those that would like to donate a prize, please contract Eric Paul with EMC2 Architects at [email protected] or call 480-830-3838. Company recognition will be announced for each prize awarded.

RSVP to Louise or Jill at The Reference Library 602-258-7499 or [email protected] before December 3, 2010.

Future City Competition Judges Needed by Jay Norton, CSI Phoenix, Future City Coordinator

This coming January our CSI Phoenix Chapter will once again be presenting our Excellence in the Use of Building Materials Award at the Arizona Future City Competition. This is the 14th year Arizona has participated in this National Competition open to teams of 7th and 8th Grade students and or CSI Chapter has given our award at every one. Bruce Dimmig has once again graciously agreed to lead our team of volunteer Judges. The schedule is as follows: Final Projects will be on Display at the Burton Barr Central Library from Tuesday, January 18th through Friday, January 21st. Bruce will coordinate the team members as to which day & time is best for the team to meet at the Library and develop their short list of potential winners. Final Competition is on Saturday, January 22nd at the University Public Phoenix (the former Phoenix Preparatory Academy) at 735 E. Filmore, Phoenix. Judges Registration begins at 7:00 AM and the team must gather early so they know which team members will visit which Interview rooms at which time. The teams begin the competition at 8:00 AM. Judging is over by noon and you can either leave or watch the Top 5 Final Competition and the Awards Ceremony in the afternoon. Our CSI Phoenix President traditionally presents our award Bruce will need at least 3 other volunteers for the judging team. Actually 4 more is best in case someone gets sick (which has happened). This is a GREAT EVENT and it will renew your faith in our youth. If you would like to volunteer please contact either Jay Norton at [email protected] or Bruce Dimmig at [email protected]. Thanks a lot, you'll really enjoy yourself.

Imagination Cube Seeking Featured Product Sponsor

Do you have an interesting product worthy of an extraordinary design competition?

The CSI Phoenix Chapter is seeking a Featured Product Sponsor

for the 2011 Imagination Cube Design Competition.

For additional details, please contact:

CSI Phoenix Chapter I-Cube Chairman,

Tim Garver, CDT, CSI, LEED AP at (602) 714-7280 [email protected]

Mark Roddy, AIA at SmithGroup; (602) 265-2200 or [email protected]

Education Committee Update By Jill Anderson, The Reference Library and

Jolene Jones, The Twenty One Tech Company - co chairs

"Award Winning Designs"

On Tuesday, November 16, 2010, we were pleased to host will bruder + PARTNERS LTD at The Reference Library. We had about 50 attendees ranging from architects to product representatives. It was a great turn out. Will Bruder, AIA made an introduction describing his office history and philosophy before turning the program over to the project designers. We learned about three of Will Bruder's projects that had received awards this past year from AIA: the Henkel US Headquarters in Scottsdale, Mezzo multi family living units in Phoenix, and the Agave Library in Phoenix. Each project was described by the design architect involved: Ben Nesbeitt, LEED, Rob Gaspard, AIA, and Richard Jensen, AIA LEED (respectively).

The architect's description of their project included the thought processes and the use of materials to determine the project design and the method of construction. It was very interesting to hear their explanations. We also collected over $200.00 for St. Mary's Food

Bank!!! Thank you to all who attended and supported the event.

The Habitat for Humanity project has been cancelled for December. Please be sure to check the calendar for upcoming events.

CSI Phoenix Chapter Education Programs

� January 2011 – Pitfalls of Sustainable Design

� February 2011 – “Let’s Get Dirty”

For more information contact:

Jill Anderson, CSI

The Reference Library, LLC

602.258-7499

- OR -

Jolene Jones, CSI

Twenty-One Tech

602 568-2792

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DECEMBER 2010

DECEMBER 01 Doormerica Manufacturing, Wally Berry, 951-316-3674 “Flush Doors 101” (1 AIA with HSW) A key lesson learned is selecting & specifying the correct door material. At the end of the presentation the participants will have a good understanding of architectural flush doors, their attributes, specifying options, and finally, when and where the use of the material is appropriate.

DECEMBER 08 Arizona ACI Chapter, Jim Rogers, 602-334-4854 1 AIA LU The latest updates to the International Building and Residential Codes contain several significant changes to the requirements relating to the design of concrete structures. Many of these changes are driven by revisions to ACI 318 (for commercial structures) and ACI 332 (for residential structures). This presentation will summarize some of the changes that have the most effect on the design and use of concrete buildings. We will also discuss the use of alternate code requirements for residential structures and their potential for acceptance by code officials in Maricopa County.

DECEMBER 15 National Gypsum, David Sebastian, 602-625-2023 “Healthy Indoor Air Quality by Design” (1 AIA LU with HSW & SD) At the end of this program, the participants will understand the impact of indoor air pollution on human health. They will also be able to identify sources of indoor air pollutants and view several case studies of the effects of controlling versus not controlling indoor environmental quality at the design phase of building construction. Moreover, the participants will learn the value of selecting certified low emitting products as a proven method for controlling VOC emissions (volatile organic compounds) that invade the indoor environment.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SEMINARS: Phoenix o 12/01 Doormerica Mfg o Call and remind me at

o 12/08 AZ Chapter ACI o Call and remind me at

o 12/15 National Gypsum o Call and remind me at

Happy Holidays!

NAME(S)

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COMPANY

PHONE

RSVP TO THE REFERENCE LIBRARY – Fax 602-297-6613 Phone 602-258-7499 Email [email protected] or [email protected]

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DECEMBER 2010

DECEMBER 02 Thermal Advantage, Dennis Rodenburg, 602-410-3626 “Foam Insulation for Masonry Walls” (1 AIA LU) How can foam insulation increase the r-Value by 5 times and cut the construction costs – all while increasing productivity? We will also discuss whether fire ratings can be improved with foam insulation. We will answer all these questions and more.

DECEMBER 16 Typar, Travis Robinson, 602-418-8715 “Typar Weather Protection Systems” (1 AIA LU with HSW) The Typar Weather Protection Systems provide exceptional air and water holdout. Optimal moisture vapor transmission, superior tear strength and outstanding surfactant resistance. At the heart of the system are Typar House Wrap, Storm Wrap and Metro Wrap which act as air and moisture barriers, while allowing moisture to escape from the wall cavity.

PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SEMINARS: Tempe o 12/02 Thermal Advantage o Call and remind me at

o 12/16 Typar o Call and remind me at

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COMPANY

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DECEMBER 2010

DECEMBER 09 First Impression Security Doors, Tim Cornelius, 480-320-4975 1 AIA LU With security as the number one priority, iron security doors, iron entry doors, gates, fencing, and railing provide the first level of defense against intruders for residential, multi family, and commercial projects. The focus of this presentation is protecting perimeters and openings to buildings and living spaces, including windows with security film as well as decorative window guards. We will discuss the codes and compliances required to create the best design and level of protection to fit any design style from Tuscany, Contemporary, Traditional, Southwestern, etc.

PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SEMINARS: Scottsdale

o 12/09 First Impressions Security Doors o Call and remind me at

o HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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CSI PHOENIX CHAPTER MEETING TABLE TOPS

Location: Radisson Hotel Phoenix City Center

3600 North Second Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85013

Dates:

� December 2010 CSI Christmas Party – No table tops

� January 13, 2011 Lunch

� February 10, 2011 Lunch

� March 10, 2011 Dinner

� April 14, 2011 Lunch

� May 12, 2011 Lunch

� June 2011 CSI Awards Banquet – No table tops

Times and information:

Dinner 4:40pm table top set up, 5:30pm networking/table tops,

6:30 to 8:00pm dinner/meeting and program, table tops again at 8:00pm to 8:30pm.

Tear down is 8:30pm to 9:00pm.

Lunch 10:30am table top set up, 11:30are networking/table tops,

12:00pm to 1:00pm lunch/meeting and program, table tops again at 1:00 to 1:30pm.


Each table top will be draped and is 6’ long.

If you need power for your display let us know, a power strip can be provided at no additional cost.

Cost:

CSI Member: $55.00. Non-CSI Member: $75.00. Price is for one (1) draped table.

Price above includes one lunch or dinner for non-CSI member guest.

Additional meals for non- CSI members are $25.00 for lunch and $35.00 for dinner.

If you need more than one (1) table let us know.

Sign up:

Sign up first for availability before payment.

See separate sign up form, E-mail to [email protected]

For questions call Don Stone, AHC, CSI (602)538-7839

Payment:

By Credit card click here www.csiphoenix.org click on shopping and then payment

Under description enter Table Top, enter all information required.

By Check bring to the meeting.

CSI PHOENIX CHAPTER MEETING TABLE TOP REGISTRATION FORM

NAME: _______________________________________________

COMPANY NAME: ______________________________________

PRODUCT BRAND NAMES OR SERVICES YOU WILL BE DISPLAYING

______________________________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: _______________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: Office ___________ Cell phone ___________

NUMBER OF TABLE TOPS: ___________ POWER REQURIED ______

PAYMENT: $55.00 for CSI member $75.00 for non-CSI member

Note: Price includes lunch or dinner for one non-CSI member.

Payment type: Credit Card ___ Pay on Line (see below)

Check ____ (bring to meeting)

Sign up first for availability before payment:

By Credit card go to www.csiphoenix.org click on shopping and then payment.

Under description enter Table Top, enter all information required.

SELECT DATE: ____________________________________ (See dates below)

� December 2010 CSI Christmas Party – No table tops

� January 13, 2011 Lunch

� February 10, 2011 Lunch

� March 10, 2011 Dinner

� April 14, 2011 Lunch

� May 12, 2011 Lunch

� June 2011 CSI Awards Banquet – No table tops

Dinner: 4:40pm table top set up, 5:30pm networking/table tops,

6:30 to 8:00pm dinner/meeting and program, table tops again at 8:00pm to 8:30pm.


Lunch: 10:30am table top set up, 11:30am networking/table tops,

12:00pm to 1:00pm lunch/meeting and program, 1:00pm to 1:30pm table tops again


Fax completed form to Don Stone, AHC, CSI at 623-974-5432.

Or scan and E-mail completed form to Don Stone [email protected]

For questions contact Don Stone (602)538-7839.

CSI Phoenix Chapter Meeting Programs

Location: Radisson Hotel Phoenix City Center Schedule: 11:30 am Networking/Table Tops

3600 North Second Ave. 12:00 pm Lunch/Meeting

Phoenix, AZ 85013 1:00 pm Table Tops

� December 2010 CSI Christmas Party

Karsten Golf Course Clubhouse at ASU, 1125 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281

5:30 pm: Cocktails, Music and Gathering

6:30 pm: Dinner

7:30 pm: Holiday Program

� January 13, 2011— The Journey using BIM from Design through Construction

Presentation by: Russ Sanders, AIA, Orcutt Winslow and

Daniel Russell, Sundt Construction Employee Owner

� February 10, 2011 Imagination Cube 2010 and Future Cities

Winning Team Demonstrations

� March 10, 2011 Dinner - Scottsdale Appaloosa Library; Effective

Sustainable Products

Presentation by: Douglas Sydnor, AIA, Douglas Sydnor Architect

5:30pm Networking/ Table Tops, 6:30 to 8:00pm Dinner/Meeting and Program,

Table Tops 8:00pm to 8:30pm.

� April 14, 2011 Lunch 11:30am— New Technologies in Access Control – Making

the Right Decision

Presentation by: Derek Hileman, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies

�May 12, 2011— Design Innovation

Presentation by: Jack DeBartolo, 3, AIA, DeBartolo Architects and

Eric Huffman, DeBartolo Architects

�June 2011 CSI Awards Banquet (Date and location to be announced) – No table tops

Memory Loss by Sheldon Wolfe, RA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, CSC

As our organization ages, it is inevitable that we lose more members as they retire and, eventually, pass away. In the past several years a number of my CSI friends have passed on, including Brian Schroder, Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter; Ken Searl, Portland, Oregon Chapter; Bob Boehner, Southwest Missouri Chapter; and former Institute presidents John C. Anderson, Gary Betts, and Bob McManus. I'm sure most of you have had similar experiences. Along with them go their memories of the good old days, the bad old days, their personal stories, and how CSI came to be what it is.

It's amazing that, for an organization founded on communication and documentation, we have done such a poor job of recording our own history. I have been seeking and collecting information about CSI's past for several years, and though I have many interesting documents, much of our past remains a mystery.

As noted in last month's article, The Price of Gold, one of my CSI hats is History of Fellows Chair for CSI's College of Fellows. In that article, I recounted the College's efforts to keep three CSI medals that belonged to Robert Vansant "in the family." Other searches have revealed a lot of interesting information; it shouldn't be surprising, but many of our members are veterans. We have veterans of Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, and World War II; I found records of a few members who were POWs in Europe, and I'm sure that some served in the Pacific Theatre.

Many of our members also have a life outside of CSI, and when we get to telling stories at conferences and conventions, it's fun to learn what some of them have done. We have musicians and cooks, a builder of large-scale model railroads, a member who likes to visit cemeteries, a photographer of old steam engines, an Olympic medalist, a competitive wind surfer, a collector of Italian scooters, and one member who just clowns around. While these personal histories and interests are not directly related to CSI, they are a big part of what brings us together.

There has been a lot of emphasis on attracting and keeping young members in the last few years, and rightfully so, as our average age keeps creeping up. But as we go after those who are new to the construction industry, let us not forget that our older members have a lot to offer. They've been there and done that, and while that doesn't make them infallible, their knowledge is essential for the development of students, emerging professionals, and probably, all of those who have less experience.

A few years ago, a Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter program featured several elder members who took turns telling our members about the early days of the chapter. From reading chapter newsletters, I know that other chapters have done something similar. If your chapter hasn't had a program like this, I suggest you put one on your schedule. And if you have done it, do it again every five years or so. Combined with some old pictures and old newsletters, a little reminiscing can provide an interesting evening.

Each chapter and region should make a dedicated effort to capture its part of CSI's history, and a good way to start is to contact our older members. Many of them begin to fade away as they reach retirement, some remaining members but not going to meetings, and others allowing their memberships to lapse. Because of the turnover in committees, I suspect that most membership committee members don't know the older members, and aren't aware when they stop showing up. Eventually, the chapter forgets them altogether. I recently tried to contact a member I hadn't seen in several years. E-mails bounced, the only phone number I had wasn't good anymore, and when I asked his chapter president if he had any information, I was told that they didn't know what had happened to him. A short time later I was told that he had died about five years ago.

By all means, bring in the new members, but don't forget the old ones. They might not know much about Facebook or twitter, but many of them will be able to help those younger members learn about far more important things - like how a building goes together, why some things work and others don't, or how to avoid making the mistakes they made when they were learning the ropes. And they just might have an interesting tale or two.

© 2010, Sheldon Wolfe, RA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, CSC

Follow me at http://swconstructivethoughts.blogspot.com/,

http://twitter.com/swolfearch

SPS+ Architects Celebrating 50th Anniversary

This December, SPS+ Architects is celebrating its 50th Anniversary as an Arizona Firm. Originally founded by Dr. Wendell Rossman, the firm has seen its member’s transition into partnership throughout the years, such as: Donald Gadbery, AIA; Herbert Schneider, FAIA; Howell Shay, AIA; Robert Pian, AIA; and William Pittenger, RA. As part of this anniversary celebration, the firm is welcoming three new partners: Patrick McGee, AIA, LEED AP; Carlos Murrieta, AIA, LEED AP; and Mark Davenport, AIA, LEED AP.

Legacy projects of SPS+ Architects: Manzanita Hall Dormitory at ASU, NAU’s Skydome in Flagstaff, Chandler Center of the Performing Arts, St. Maria Goretti Church in Scottsdale, ASU’s College of Law Building, Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind in Tucson, Our Lady of Solitude Monastery in Tonopah, Tuba City High School.

Carlos A Murrieta, educated at Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, ITESM B.Arch., 2008 AIA Young Guns, member of SPS+ since 2002.

Mark Davenport, educated at Arizona State University, B.A. Architecture, member of SPS+ since 1999.

Patrick McGee, educated at University of Oklahoma BS Engineering, B. Arch, member of SPS+ since 2001.

Barriers in Design by Ronald L. Geren, CSI, AIA, CCS, CCCA, SCIP

As design professionals, we have been told time and again to provide “Barrier-Free” designs to accommodate persons with disabilities. But now we are increasingly being told to add barriers to our projects? Actually, the barriers I am referring to have nothing to do with disabilities, but they have a lot to do with controlling moisture vapor, liquid water, and air from entering a building.

There are three types of barriers: vapor barriers, water-resistive barriers, and air barriers. Each of these materials has a unique purpose, and some may perform double- or triple-duty by functioning like one or both of the other materials. Each of these materials is regulated to some extent in the building or energy codes.

VAPOR BARRIERS

Most materials will allow some water vapor to pass through, or permeate, the material. Since this is more the norm than the exception, vapor barriers are frequently called vapor “retarders,” since rarely is the vapor stopped completely. The 2006 International Building Code (IBC) defines two types of materials related to vapor transmission: vapor retarders and vapor-permeable membranes. A vapor-permeable membrane, as defined by the IBC, has a permeance rating of 5 perms or greater when tested using Procedure A of ASTM E 96. A vapor retarder, according to the IBC, has a permeance rating of 1 or less—nothing is mentioned about a material that falls between those two ratings. However, in the 2009 IBC, the definition of vapor retarder was replaced by “vapor retarder class.” When vapor retarders are required by the IBC, it will refer to them using the following classes:

Class I - 0.1 perm or less

Class II - 0.1 < perm ≤ 1.0 perm

Class III - 1.0 < perm ≤ 10 perm

The function of a vapor retarder is to impede the flow of moisture vapor through a wall assembly before it reaches the point where the air temperature or surface temperature of a wall component is at the dew point. If moisture is allowed to flow through the wall assembly, once the vapor reaches that dew point temperature, the moisture will condense, damaging the wall materials—with a very probable mold condition growing, too.

For slabs on grade, Section 1910.1 of the IBC (2006 or 2009) states that a minimum 6-mil polyethylene vapor retarder be provided (See AZTechNotes A4090.20.01, “Under-Slab Vapor Retarders” on the Phoenix Chapter’s Technical Resources webpage at www.csiphoenix.org); however, this may not be necessary based on a few exceptions provided in the code, including these two:

1. Where migration of moisture through the slab is not detrimental to the intended occupancy.

2. Where approved when the use of a vapor retarder is not necessary due to local site conditions.

Barriers In Design (Cont.)

In the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) edition, vapor retarders are required in unventilated frame walls, ceilings, and floors for residential and commercial construction to avoid “accelerated deterioration from moisture condensation.” In the 2009 IECC, vapor retarder requirements disappeared, mainly because the IBC provided more specific requirements for commercial construction, and the International Residential Code (IRC) for one- and two-family dwellings. In the 2006 IECC, vapor retarders, when required, are required to be installed on the “warm-in-winter side of the insulation.” However, this could be a misguided requirement.

The requirement for installing a vapor retarder on the “warm-in-winter side” is overly simplistic. The wall system should be analyzed to determine the best location for the vapor retarder based on the building’s geographical location (i.e. local climatic conditions), the components of the wall assembly, and the location of those components within the assembly. In some areas, the installation of a vapor retarder may be unnecessary; and, in some cases, it could create more harm than prevent it. The 2009 International Codes did not do much better by stating that vapor retarders “shall be provided on the interior side of frame walls” in specific climate zones.

Joseph Lstiburek, PhD, PE, and an ASHRAE Fellow, has written many articles on the subject of vapor barriers and is considered an authority on moisture control and energy efficiency in building construction. His article "BSD-106: Understanding Vapor Barriers" is a “must read” for those wanting to know more on this topic. In his article, Lstiburek offers the vapor retarder classes that are used in the 2009 International Codes.

WATER-RESISTIVE BARRIERS Called a “weather-resistive barrier” in the Uniform Building Code, a “water-resistive barrier” is defined by the 2006 and 2009 IBC as:

A material behind an exterior wall covering that is intended to resist liquid water that has

penetrated behind the exterior covering from further intruding into the exterior assembly.

The main function of the water-resistive barrier is not to stop moisture vapor like the vapor barrier/retarder discussed earlier, but to stop water in liquid form from penetrating the wall assembly through means of gravity flow, capillary action, or absorption.

The water-resistive barrier provides a drainage plane for water that is capable of bypassing the exterior covering and reaching other components of the exterior wall assembly that could be damaged by the water. Water that reaches the water-resistive barrier is stopped and, by use of gravity, is redirected back to the exterior. However, this can only be accomplished if the water-resistive barrier is properly installed including any flashing as required by IBC Section 1405.3.

Section 1404.2 of the IBC requires a water-resistive barrier behind the exterior wall veneer, and specifies a minimum of one layer of No. 15 asphalt felt, or “other approved materials.” It is up to the building official to determine what is an “approved material”; therefore, they may rely on a research report, such as the International Code Council Evaluation Service’s (ICC-ES) evaluation service report, to make a decision.


Although the IBC does not provide criteria as to what makes a water-resistive material accept-able, ICC-ES has developed “Acceptance Criteria” that is used to evaluate water-resistive barriers. Depending on the type of material submitted, characteristics that are looked at include tensile strength, water resistance, water-vapor transmission, UV exposure, and accelerated aging—all are important for a product susceptible to exterior elements.

AIR BARRIERS

Unlike vapor retarders/barriers and water-resistive barriers, the function of air barriers is to stop air movement. The Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) defines an air barrier as the “[p]rimary material that prevents or reduces the passage of air through the building enclosure system.”

For cooled interior spaces, escaping cool air makes a building’s air conditioning system work harder and less efficiently. For heated interior spaces, the infiltration of outside cold air makes it more difficult for a building’s heating system to heat the space, also making the system less efficient. To overcome this air movement, the IECC requires that a building’s thermal envelope be sealed to prevent air leakage. This is required for both residential and commercial buildings; however, specific methods and materials are not prescribed.

The 2009 IECC provides a definition for an air barrier as “[m]aterial(s) assembled and joined together to provide a barrier to air leakage through the building envelope.” It further states that the barrier can “be a single material or a combination of materials.” For residential buildings, Section 402.4.1 provides a list of building elements that need to be “caulked, gasketed, weatherstripped or otherwise sealed with an air barrier material, suitable film or solid material.”

For commercial buildings, Section 502.4.3 simply states that “[o]penings and penetrations in the building envelope shall be sealed with caulking materials or closed with gasketing systems compatible with the construction materials and location.” There is no mention of an air barrier similar to that used in the residential chapter of the IECC.

Since an air barrier material standard is not currently available, either through ASTM International or other sources, specifying air barrier systems will continue to be accomplished by identifying specific products, specifying minimum performance criteria using testing standards, or a combination of both.

BARRIER MULTITASKING

In many cases, a single product can function in multiple roles. For example, a material can be both an interior vapor retarder and an air barrier; and, in exterior applications, a material can be all three, an air barrier, a water-resistive barrier, and a vapor retarder.

Before assuming that a product is suitable for those additional applications, you need to do some research to see if the product has been tested for use in those other applications or if a research/evaluation report is available that indicates it has been accepted for use in those applications. Also, without understanding the characteristics of the materials being specified, problematic conditions could easily be designed into a project without anyone knowing it.


For example, assume a project is located in an area that requires a vapor retarder be installed on the interior (warm-in-winter) side of an exterior wall. Then, a water-resistive barrier, which also performs like a vapor retarder, is specified for the exterior behind the exterior wall covering. What has now occurred is a “double vapor retarder” condition in which moisture vapor that is trapped between the two vapor retarders has no place to escape, creating a potential mold condition.

The double vapor retarder condition can also occur when other materials with vapor- retarder-like characteristics are introduced into a wall assembly. For example, interior wall finishes that have low perm ratings, such as vinyl wall covering, can create problems if installed on the interior surface of an exterior wall that has a vapor retarder installed elsewhere in the wall assembly.

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER Materials need to be carefully considered when designing an exterior wall assembly. Under-standing the differences and similarities between the performance characteristics of the various “barrier” materials is essential when selecting from the variety of options available. If you are not sure what type of material to use and where to install it, contact a consultant that specializes in exterior envelope analysis.

About the Author: Ronald L. Geren, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP, is a member of the CSI Phoenix Chapter’s Technical Committee. He is also Certified Construction Specifier and

Certified Construction Contract Administrator, and is the principal of RLGA Technical Services

located in Scottsdale, Arizona, which provides specifications and code consulting services to architects, engineers, owners, and product manufacturers. A 1984 graduate of the University

of Arizona, Ron has over 26 years of experience with military, public, and private agencies.

CSI Information

For more information,visit these web sites:

CSI Phoenix Chapter Web Site: www.csiphoenix.org

CSI National Web Site: www.csinet.org

Publication Deadline

Publication deadline for the January 2011 issue of the Phoenix

Chapter Newsletter is December 15th. Articles and items of

interest should be submitted to Laurie Pretzman at

[email protected]

We welcome member articles, ideas and suggestions.

CSI Adds Three New Awards

This 2010, the Construction Specifications Institute Honors & Awards adds three new awards for the Construction Industry. These new awards, which are presented jointly by CSI and Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP), highlights excellence in Project Documentation, Product Documentation, and Innovation in the construction industry.

Excellence in Construction Information Award - Categories

CATEGORY A - Project Documentation

A. Description: This category is open to written project documentation documents including for project conception documents, project delivery documents, design documents, or construction documents and may be submitted in nomination of an individual, a project team, or organization.

1. Written project documentation award nominations may be submitted for, but not limited to, any of the following:

a. Preliminary Studies b. Project Programs c. Preliminary Project Descriptions d. Outline Specifications e. Entire Project Manuals f. Individual Specification Divisions g. Individual Specification Sections h. Request for Proposal i. Request for Qualifications

2. Project Documentation submittals may be for any project delivery method provided the method is clearly noted in the nomination. See Honors & Awards Form 501.

B. Award Criteria: Nominations in this category will be judged as follows:

1. Adherence to CSI standards as outlined in the current edition of The Project Resource Manual – CSI Manual of Practice.

2. Adherence to the CSI principle of the Four C’s in preparing all written documentation. Documents must be; Clear, Concise, Complete and Correct.

3. Supporting narrative that forms the basis for the nomination. See Honors & Awards Form 501.

4. Nominations may include up to 10 letters of endorsement that are in support of nomination.

CSI Adds Three New Awards (Cont.)

CATEGORY B – Product Documentation

A. Description: This category is open to the different forms of construction product information. Product information may be submitted in nomination of a manufacturer or organization.

1. Product information award nominations may be submitted for, but not limited to, any of the following:

a. Manufacturers Website

b. Guide Specification

2. Or other Product Information that is used by a project team that contributes to successful project development provided the type of information is clearly noted in the nomination. See Honors & Awards Form 502.


1. Adherence to CSI standards as outlined in the current edition of The Project Resource Manual – CSI Manual of Practice.




CATEGORY C - Innovation

A. Description: This category is open to different forms of construction documentation and processes for presenting construction related information in a logical and organized method for which there is no established method or a modification to an established CSI standard that improves the presentation method, processes or allows for a response to a special project need. Innovative work may be submitted in nomination of an individual, a project team, organization, or manufacturer. Written innovation document award Nominations may be submitted for any innovative construction documentation, work effort or process that have been developed and applied successfully to a project(s).

1. See Honors & Awards Form 503.

CSI Adds Three New Awards (Cont.)




3. Supporting narrative must describe the reasons for the nomination.


Method of Recognition and Presentation:

A. Method of Recognition: A framed certificate or plaque containing the name of the award, the year and the recipient’s name. The award will indicate that it is made jointly by CSI and the strategic partner.

B. Venue of Presentation: The CSI Annual Convention by both CSI and SCIP.

Nomination Procedures

A. Nomination: Nominations to be considered for an award must be submitted as follows:

1. Nomination must be accompanied by the applicable form and nomination fee.

2. All nominations must be submitted to:

Chairman, Awards Committee c/o The Construction Specifications Institute 110 South Union Street, Suite 100 Alexandria, VA 22314

3. All nominations must be received no later than: January 15 (5pm Eastern).

4. All nominations must be in English.

5. Nomination documents shall not contain unauthorized reproduced copies of copyrighted documents.

6. Nominated documents shall be in the original form used for the project.

7. Membership in CSI or SCIP is not a requirement for submitting.

8. The following is required for each nomination.

a. One original:

1) Original may be in a commonly readable electronic format consisting of either a single file on permanent media, such as DVD, CD or flash drive that represents the entire nomination package, including completed nomination forms, exhibits and supporting documents, in the prescribed sequence. For other format, contact CSI. Or,

2) Original may be in hard (non-electronic) format. Nomination package, including completed nomination forms, exhibits and supporting documents, in the prescribed sequence, must be bound in such a way as to preserve the order of the package during shipping. Binding and tabbing are required for hard nominations.

b. Copies:

1) If original is submitted in electronic format, no copies are required.

2) If original is submitted in hard (non-electronic) format, one of the following types of copies must accompany the original:

a) One copy in a commonly readable electronic format consisting of either a single file on permanent media such as DVD, CD or flash drive that identically represents the entire original nomination package, including nomination forms, exhibits and supporting documents, in the prescribed sequence. For other format, contact CSI. Or,

b) Ten printed copies identical to the original in sequence and presentation.

9. Fees: Each nomination must be accompanied by the appropriate fee depending upon the category and membership status of nominee.

Category CSI Member Non-Member

A – Project Documentation $100 $300

B – Product Documentation $300 $900

C – Innovation $100 $300

For more information contact: Carlos A Murrieta, AIA, CSI LEED AP [email protected] (480) 991-0800

Think Systems Article Reprint by Jason Yana, Masonry Advisory Council

Submitted by Mike Bourassa, Heitmann & Associates, Inc.

A Guide to the Design & Detailing of Masonry Wall Systems

A Systems Approach To successfully design and build masonry cavity walls and veneers, one must take a systems approach. A masonry wall is an organized assemblage interface of interdependent parts which work together to form a building envelope. The wall may be made of a combination of clay brick, concrete masonry units, stone, calcium silicate units, etc. The backup may be concrete masonry, wood frame construction, steel stud construction, concrete, etc. A good designer should know the intricacies of each material and what detailing implications those characteristics may require. This document is intended to aide the designer to make these decisions for some of the more common masonry wall systems used today.

Anchorage All masonry veneers must be laterally anchored to the structural backup. Corrugated ties, adjustable anchors, and horizontal joint reinforcement are all examples of anchoring devices. Building codes require the architect to indicate specified type, size and spacing of all ties and anchors on the project drawings. Since the architect is responsible for the design of the anchorage strategy, it would be wise to understand the intricacies of veneer anchorage.

Movement Control

All materials will undergo dimensional changes over time. The degree of expansion or contraction varies with the material in question. Brick, for example, is fired in a kiln and is as small as it will ever be. Once installed, a brick will undergo a slight degree of irreversible moisture expansion. Conversely, concrete masonry is cured by hydration, and will shrink over time. To control this shrinkage in concrete ma-sonry, hot dipped galvanized joint reinforcing is set in bed joints at 16" o.c. verti-cally. Control joints are created to control cracking in concrete block while expan-sion joints are placed in brick walls to allow expansion.

Moisture Control All 4" unreinforced masonry veneers are expected to allow some wind driven rain to penetrate, most likely through hairline cracks between brick and mortar. For this reason, an airspace is designed between veneer and backup to allow moisture to drain down the cavity and exit at flashing and weep holes. All of these systems require proper flashing details to perform correctly. See "Flashing...Tying the Loose Ends" published by the Masonry Advisory Council, for more information on flashing and other details visit; http://www.maconline.org/tech/tech.html

CSI Academies February 24-26, 2011, Dallas, TX

See where you fit into the construction community! Comprised of three rigorous educational tracks on Construction Specifications, Contract Administration, and Product Representa-tion, the CSI Academies is the only forum in the industry that connects construction professionals for the opportunity to have open and frank discussions about project delivery and the latest technological advances in specifications, contract administration, and product representation. Product Representation Academy: Become a skilled product representative, who knows how to get into the spec, and how to stay there. Sessions include: • The Substitution Game • How Understanding Div. 1 and General Conditions Keeps the Product Representative

out of Trouble • What Do Owners Want and Need From Us? • What's So Important About That Spec Section? How to Read It and Understand What

You Need To Provide • Warranties - Misunderstood and Now your Problem • Don't Green Wash your Company into the Penalty Box • Trade Shows Don't Die Unless You Kill Them • What Do You Mean I'm Liable? • Bid Shopping - What is it and How do you Need to Protect your Products • How to Get Specified -The Proper Feeding and Care of a Specifier Attend sessions from one academy, or choose the sessions in each track that interest you. See the Schedule at a Glance. For a complete session listing and descriptions visit www.csinet.org/academies

Register by January 11, 2011 and Save! Price until Jan. 11: CSI Member $510 (Non-Member $610) Price after Jan. 11: CSI Member $625 (Non-Member $725)

Earn Recognition ..... Win Great Prizes ....

Help CSI Grow!

Did you know that 79% of new members joined because someone asked them?

Make 1 phone call

Send 1 e-mail

Have 1 conversation

That's all it takes to recruit a new member and participate in CSI's Every1Counts Membership Recruit-ment Campaign — and you'll receive recruiter points, win great prizes and earn local and na-tional recognition! Our goal is 500 new members; 50 new Southwest Region Members.

General Prizes: General Prizes are based on the following cumulative recruiter point threshold.

100 points = Apple iPod touch -8GB 200 points = Apple iPad-16GB, WiFi only (non-3G) model 400 points = Dell Studio XPS Laptop with Intel® Core™Duo Processor GRAND PRIZE: A trip to CONSTRUCT2011 & The CSI Annual Convention (Chicago, IL), including full convention registration, coach class roundtrip air fare*, and a 4-day/3-night hotel stay at one of the CONSTRUCT2011host hotels.

Members can accumulate points by recruiting just one member type or a combination thereof.

Once a recruiter has reached the point threshold, they automatically qualify for one or more of the prizes. The Grand Prize drawing will occur in July 2011. All participants will have their names included in the drawing. The more new members you recruit the more chances you have in winning!

Visit the CSI website at www.csinet.org/eoc for more details.

*CSIBucks will be administered electronically on a monthly basis.CSI Bucks will be sent in increments of $20 (for new members) or $25 (for members). CSI Bucks can

be used for the following: Institute and chapter renewal dues, CSI Store products, or for certain CSI educational products and services*. CSI Bucks are non-

transferrable and good for 1 year from the day issued. For more information on CSI Bucks and prizes visit www.csinet.org/eoc, select EOC Rules.

CSI Phoenix Chapter Key Contacts

President Gary Mittendorf, CSI, CDT [email protected] President-Elect Steve Smith, CSI Smith Group [email protected]

1st Vice President Angie France [email protected]

2nd Vice President Brian McClure, CSI, CDT [email protected]

Secretary Mark Yarish [email protected]

Treasurer Teri Hand, CSI, CDT, LEED-AP Tnemec/Southwest Coating Consultants [email protected]

Professional Director 10-12 Eduardo Galindo, CSI Industry Director 10-12 Gary Campbell, CSI, Ingersol-Rand Security & Safety [email protected]

Industry Director 09-11 T.J. Valdez [email protected]

Professional Director 09-11 Jon Hammond [email protected]

Past President Jay Norton, AIA, CSI, SAME, LEED-AP [email protected]

Officers 2010-2011

Committee Chairs 2010-2011

Education Chair

Jill Anderson

[email protected]

Jolene Jones

[email protected]

Technical Chair

Tim Garver, CSI, CDT

Dunn-Edwards Corporation

[email protected]

Programs Chair

Don Stone

[email protected]

Academic Programs Chair

Ron Geren, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP

RLGA Technical Services

[email protected]

Fundraising Chair & Golf Tournament

David Spice, CSI, LEED AP

DAS Products

[email protected]

Membership Chair

Alan Minker, CSI, CDT

GAF

[email protected]

Publications Chair

Alex Devereux, CSI

ITT Tech

[email protected]

Imagination Cube

Tim Garver, CSI, CDT

Dunn-Edwards Corporation

[email protected]

Certifications Chair

Ron Geren, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA,

SCIP

RLGA Technical Services

[email protected]

Awards Chair

Carlos Murrieta, CSI, AIA

SSWP Architects LLP

[email protected]