Advancing Building Envelope Performance with Silane Modified Polymer (SMP) Technology

Advancing Building Envelope Performance with Silane Modified Polymer (SMP) Technology

As buildings are designed to meet higher standards for energy efficiency, durability, and occupant health, material selection plays an increasingly important role in long-term building performance. This one-hour course examines the properties and applications of Silane Modified Polymer (SMP) technology and its role in modern building enclosure design. Participants will review how SMP-based Air Barrier Systems contribute to durable, weather-resistant, and airtight assemblies while accommodating movement across a variety of substrates and environmental conditions. The course also explores installation best practices, applicable performance standards, sustainability considerations, and real-world project applications to support informed specification decisions that improve building resilience, occupant well-being, and lifecycle performance.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Discuss the properties of Silane Modified Polymer (SMP) technology and its performance advantages for building enclosure applications, including adhesion, flexibility, durability, and compatibility with multiple substrates.
  2. Compare SMP products with traditional Air Barrier technologies by reviewing installation practices, lifecycle costs, performance characteristics, and sustainability considerations.
  3. Review applicable industry standards, testing methods, and building envelope applications that demonstrate how SMP technology contributes to durable, weather-resistant, and energy-efficient building assemblies.
  4. Recognize how SMP products have been applied in a variety of building projects to support resilient, low-emitting, and high-performance construction while helping protect occupant health, safety, and welfare.
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Available Regions: 
Continental US
Design Category: 
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection
Applicable Credits