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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.
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
In multi-family buildings, it acts as a protective shield against the elements, ensuring both the structure’s integrity and the safety of its residents. The Protective Role Of Cladding Imagine your multi-family building as a human body. The cladding is akin to the skin, offering protection from external elements.
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Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Protect Your Walls and Sloped Roofs with a Smarter Sheathing System. When it comes to defying the elements, buildings are only as strong as the products used to protect them. Weather conditions threaten the structural integrity of every build, from single-family homes to multifamily projects. kcichowicz. Thu, 09/02/2021 - 10:16.
GCP Applied Technologies
AUGUST 29, 2018
Soil Contamination and its Impact on Indoor Air Quality. People can be exposed to soil contaminants in a number of ways, including: Breathing VOCs that intruded into the home or into the outdoor air. Vapor intrusion. Vapor intrusion can cause safety hazards and in some cases can cause acute health affects, according to the U.S.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Water, wind, and ice—while their force and formidable power continue to threaten even the best laid structures, building science and cladding products has come a long way in the defense against weather damage. Moisture causes issues like mold, rot, and long-term structural decay. The case for moisture management.
Pro Builder
JULY 15, 2021
How Air Barriers Help Boost Energy Efficiency. As part of the air barrier assembly, a building wrap can reduce drafts, increase occupant comfort and reduce energy use by decreasing the amount of non-conditioned air entering and exiting conditioned wall cavities. kcichowicz. Thu, 07/15/2021 - 11:06. Case Study Image.
Pro Builder
APRIL 30, 2021
Better Wood: Overcoming the Limitations of Structural Wood Products. With its high strength-to-weight ratio, wood makes for an awesome structural material. Eliminating Wood’s Structural Weakness. Tiny air pockets interspersed in wood’s cellular structure are what cause it to float,” the university said in a press release.
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