Construction Specifier

JANUARY 18, 2021

COVID-19 is a novel infectious disease and is understood to be caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which ongoing research suggests is transmitted primarily through aerosols. Figure 1: Potential air paths through roof assembly. Images © Ryan Asava, AIA, NCARB.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Air barriers create airtightness and help protect against energy loss, water infiltration, and other hazards impacting the durability and resiliency of a building and the comfort and health of its occupants. Unchecked air movement can impact energy loss and efficiency, translating to wasted money on climate control.

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Georgia Materials Fabrication Permits 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent variants have focused the public’s attention on infectious disease and its transmission. While the recommended mitigation for disease transmission is vaccination, there are other precautions, such as physical barriers (masking), distance (social distancing), and limiting the time of exposure.

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