{"title":"Glossary of Terms Used by the SPF Industry","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/109719639802100310","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/109719639802100310","url":null,"abstract":"Absolute Humidity The actual concentration ofwater vapor in air. May be expressed in units of mass, grams of moisture per kilogram (pound) of dry air, or as a partial pressure in Pa or inches of mercury (in Hg). Accelerator A chemical additive to coating or polyurethane foam systems used in relatively small amounts to increase the speed of the reaction or to decrease the time required to cure or dry. Acrylic Coating A coating system based on an acrylic resin; generally, a latex-based coating system which cures by air drying. Acrylic Resin Polymers of acrylic or methacrylic monomers, often used","PeriodicalId":435154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121535244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Letter From the Editor","authors":"Mark Bomberg","doi":"10.1177/109719639802100301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/109719639802100301","url":null,"abstract":"sues of building science, which are related to thermal performance of building envelopes. Five years ago, thejournal o, f Thermal Insulation added the phrase &dquo;building envelope&dquo; to stress the role of thermal insulation in the construction system. Despite the name change, this Journal remained the leading publication in the field of thermal insulation, reporting scientific advances and technical developments. The expansion of the scope helped to consolidate","PeriodicalId":435154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133274323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Technical Support for the SPF Contractor","authors":"Mark Bomberg, J. Lstiburek","doi":"10.1177/109719639802100307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/109719639802100307","url":null,"abstract":"INTRODUCTION TO THIS special issue postulated that the SPF industry should relate the QA system to the SPF field performance. To this end, the SPF contractor must be able to fabricate the most appropriate product with a view to achieving good, long-term, performance under specified service conditions. In doing so, the SPF contractor needs a strong technical support that involves the means for assessment of the product performance, review of","PeriodicalId":435154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122315158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Testing Physical Characteristics of Foams","authors":"Mark Bomberg, J. Lstiburek","doi":"10.1177/109719639802100304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/109719639802100304","url":null,"abstract":"Unless otherwise specified, 12 mm(1/2 in.) thick plywood or 14 mm (5/8 in.) waferboard sheets are used for the standard sample preparation. It may be convenient to spray on a [1.2 m X 1.2 m(4 ft X 4 ft)] sheet and cut this sheet into smaller specimens just before performing the actual tests. During the foam application, ambient temperatures should be close to room conditions, namely 24 ± 4°C (74 z 6°F), and the relative humidity should be in the range of 30% to 80% RH. Spray about 25 mm (1 in.) foam layer on the central 1 m (3 1 /2 ft) part ofthe sheet and rotate the sheet.’2 Then, apply either an approximately 60 mm(2 1/2 in.) thick layer for tests ofHD-type or an approximately 80 mm (3 1/4 in.) thick layer for tests on MD-type or LD-type foams. The thickness of a","PeriodicalId":435154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128873279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Standards for Surface Texture Used by the SPF Industry","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/109719639802100311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/109719639802100311","url":null,"abstract":"Figures Al-A8 show standards of SPF surface texture as agreed by the industry. Acceptable surfaces range from smooth [Figure (A1)J, orange peel [Figure (A2)] and coarse orange peel [Figure (A3)]. Verge ofpopcorn [Figure (A4)] is marginally acceptable. Popcorn [Figure (A5)],Treebark [Figure (A6)] are not acceptable for roofing applications and Pmholes [Figure (A7)] or Rippling [Figure (A8)] indicate problems which must be corrected.","PeriodicalId":435154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134280116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Technical Information Available from SPFD/SPI Inc","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/109719639802100309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/109719639802100309","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":435154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134350014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of Protective Coverings and Barriers","authors":"Mark Bomberg, J. Lstiburek","doi":"10.1177/109719639802100305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/109719639802100305","url":null,"abstract":"WHEN SPF IS applied as an integral part of the roofing system, it must be protected against UV radiation. Typically, the required protection is attained through application of an elastomeric, liquid applied, coating system, which will cure to form a water-resistant protective membrane. As, in principle, the SPF surface does not need any moisture protection treatment, an aggregate layer, supported by a tack coat of asphalt, can also function as the UV protection for flat roofs in many climatic conditions. The selection of gravel","PeriodicalId":435154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128628956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Implementation of the Performance-Based Quality Management","authors":"Mark Bomberg, J. Lstiburek","doi":"10.1177/109719639802100308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/109719639802100308","url":null,"abstract":"THE SPF CONTRACTOR fabricates the SPF product on site in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Nevertheless, the contractor may select one of many different foam systems, each exhibiting different thermal, mechanical, and fire performance characteristics. Therefore, the SPF contractor must understand different aspects of the construction process and not only be trained in the art of polyurethane foaming. The outcome of the contractor’s work will be affected by several installation parameters such as thickness of the foam, number of passes, and air and","PeriodicalId":435154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science","volume":"45 42","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"113933912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Royal Bank Letter Published by Royal Bank of Canada","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/109719639702100201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/109719639702100201","url":null,"abstract":"So it is with stress in the more modern sense of the word: little if anything could be accomplished without it. But as in engineering, the right balance of stresses must be struck to achieve the desired creative tension. Too little, and nothing holds together; too much, and everything flies apart. When people think of stress today, they are usually thinking of the effects of having more than enough of it. They talk about it in the same spirit, and in much the same language, as an engineer discussing stress tolerances. They will say that they are overloaded,pressed for time, being pushed to do too much. There is, however, a vital difference between stress among inanimate and animate things. Among the inammate, it is produced by external pressure. Among the animate, it can be generated internally, because living creatures can feel.","PeriodicalId":435154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science","volume":"85 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126238546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Application of the Rain Screen Concept to Wood-Frame Walls","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/109719639702100203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/109719639702100203","url":null,"abstract":"The walls were subjected to simulated wind-driven rain. In addition, the test walls were subjected to both steady and gusty winds. In the latter tests, the air pressure loads on the cladding elements and other components within the walls were recorded and analyzed. The study also examined the pressure equalization performance of one of the cladding systems on a construction model. A fully compartmentalized cavity (one that is separated into small areas to maintain an air pressure equal to the exterior air pressure), a continuous cavity and other types of compartmentalizations were examined. This allowed for a detailed Examination ofthe pressure equalization performance of the cladding system under real wind conditions, and the compartmentalization requirements of the cavity behind the cladding system.","PeriodicalId":435154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115428348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}