TAMKO’s CoolRidge sectional ridge vent is a self-contained, four foot sectional, shingle-over ridge vent designed to help remove heat and moist air out of the attic, providing excellent ventilation.
Understanding housewraps: A decision guide for selecting the right one.
November 21, 2012
When discussing moisture management solutions in the building industry, it’s important to recognize and accept one simple and indisputable reality: water gets into buildings.
Sealoflex, Inc.announced the availability of Enviroflex, a moisture-cured 100 percent solids, no VOC, polymer-based coating that can be applied to damp surfaces.
Protecto Wrap Company has introduced Protecto Form Flash 1™, which is a peel and stick flexible flashing tape used as a primary air and moisture seal around wall openings and penetrations in residential and commercial building construction.
Roofing contractors know what a magnet roofs can be for the random debris of society — and it often gets to ferment for several months before anyone notices.
There is growing awareness in the AEC industry of the destructive problems of moisture and air leakage through the building envelope. Building codes have caught up to the findings of building scientists and now require continuous air barriers across the envelope, including at penetrations and openings such as at windows, curtain walls, and doors.
Understanding the “Leak Triangle” and utilizing the 3-D approach—deflect, drain and dry—will enable the design/construction team to be more effective in analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
