Erin Andes, Director of Design Outreach, for GAF | Siplast, joined us recently to chat about her upcoming webinar, “Building Science and Life Safety in Wood Framed Construction.” Watch as Erin talks about how building codes have begun to challenge designers when it comes to safety and energy efficiency requirements.
On October 29th at 2pm EST we have a free webinar, "Wood Nailer Alternatives: Sustainable Solutions to Enhance Roof Perimeter Security and Strength". Eric Younkin, the head of the Products & Engineered Services team for Carlisle Architectural Metals, joins to chat about the wood nailer and its role in the securement of the perimeter edge metal.
This initiative builds on a shared commitment to advancing Canada’s built environment and expands BUILDEX’s focus on innovative materials, design, and construction practices.
Counterflashing skirt is recommended when pre-manufactured flashing flange extends less than 2 inches over membrane base flashing, or when membrane base flashing fasteners are exposed.
The new PAC-CLAD Timber Series wood grain finishes from Petersen includes a range of colors from rich browns to shades of gray and white. The simulated PVDF finishes can be applied to all PAC-CLAD soffit and wall panel systems and feature a consistent wood grain pattern that allows for coordination with other project surfaces.
RIVA Spain announced a dynamic collaboration with the University of Miami School of Architecture to establish the RIVA Spain Material Innovation Design Studio. This groundbreaking initiative will provide architecture students with unparalleled, hands-on experience in material innovation over the course of three years.
The timber visuals are offered in a variety of shades ranging from rich browns to gray and soft white, and a consistent wood grain pattern allows for coordination with other project surfaces.
Simpson Strong-Tie announced that it has acquired Canada-based Calculated Structured Designs, a software development company providing solutions for the engineered wood, engineering, design, and building industries for North America, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Pacific Northwest-based Defiance Forest Products announced the nationwide availability of a line of vertical grain Western Red Cedar engineered cladding, according to co-owner Terry Tebb.