Overview
Building Envelopes develops the skills required to protect residential structures from water, air, and weather infiltration. Beginning with wall preparation and weather-resistive barriers, students progress through flashing systems, window and door installation, rainscreens, exterior cladding, sealing, repairs, and complete water management inspections before finishing with a full capstone weatherproofing project.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Inspect Wall Sheathing and Prepare for Weatherproofing
- Chapter 2: Install House Wrap and Water-Resistive Barrier
- Chapter 3: Tape Seams and Seal Wall Penetrations
- Chapter 4: Flash Window Rough Opening
- Chapter 5: Install New Construction Window
- Chapter 6: Flash and Seal Installed Window
- Chapter 7: Install Exterior Door Sill Pan
- Chapter 8: Install Prehung Exterior Door
- Chapter 9: Flash and Weatherproof Exterior Door
- Chapter 10: Install Rainscreen Furring and Drainage Mat
- Chapter 11: Lay Out Siding Starter Courses and Corner Trim
- Chapter 12: Install Horizontal Lap Siding
- Chapter 13: Install Vertical Board-and-Batten Siding
- Chapter 14: Install Window and Door Exterior Trim
- Chapter 15: Caulk Exterior Joints
- Chapter 16: Flash Exterior Wall Penetrations
- Chapter 17: Install Exterior Vents and Utility Blocks
- Chapter 18: Repair House Wrap, Flashing, and Siding
- Chapter 19: Perform Full Exterior Water Control Inspection
- Chapter 20: Capstone — Dry-In and Weatherproof a Small Practice Structure
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare framed walls for weather-resistant exterior construction.
- Install house wrap, flashing, and water-resistive barrier systems correctly.
- Install and weatherproof exterior windows and doors.
- Construct rainscreen assemblies and install common residential siding systems.
- Seal exterior joints, penetrations, vents, and utility openings against moisture intrusion.
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair common building envelope failures.
- Complete a fully weatherproof exterior shell on a residential practice structure.