March 2019
Also in the March 2019 Issue:
Contractor’s Field Guide to the Building Envelope
What is the building envelope and why does it matter?
The Building Envelope
Building envelopes are defined as a physical barrier between the conditioned space and unconditioned space and/or the outside of a building. The envelope, however, does more than separate spaces. It is a combination of materials serving several functions, including serving as weather barrier, air barrier, sound barrier, and a natural light and wind barrier.
Insulation and Temperature–A Useful Relationship
The temperature of a particular space can have an affect on the mechanical insulation housed there; building envelope can be an important part of regulating this temperature.
