Because time waits for no one, keeping enclosure time at a minimum was vital in the construction of the Solano County SB 1022 Classroom and Vocational Training Center in Fairfield, Calif. Building codes require the building be enclosed before much of the inside work begins, so Metl-Span’s HPCI Barrier Wall Panels were prescribed to keep construction moving along.
StoVentec Glass Rainscreen system combines proven hygrothermal performance with the beauty and allure of glass. Taken together, the solution provides superior weather tightness, thermal performance, fire protection and the kind of compelling aesthetic designers seek.
Contractors Should Consider A Number Of Best Practices For Overcoming Tight Jobsites On Multi-Floor Developments.
June 2, 2020
Strong job markets, educational opportunities, healthcare capabilities and social experiences are a few key reasons why 80 percent of Americans still live in urban areas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
In a previous article it was inferred that not selecting EIFS as the obvious choice was possibly due to its simplicity; it’s just four basic components.
Considering weather events, changes in temperature, and building movement, it is unlikely that any building will remain 100 percent weatherproof. But with the right materials and assembly, extra steps can be taken to reduce the risk of damage under both normal and severe weather conditions
Tremco Construction Products Group launched the first collaborative system that combines two industry-leading products. The Dryvit Outsulation Plus MD, MD, PE, HDCI, and X systems with the USG-Tremco Securock ExoAir430 System have formed the ultimate air/water barrier for the building enclosure, covered with a 20-year warranty: the Outsulation Securock ExoAir 430 Systems.
Within many commonly used exterior opaque wall assemblies, the air and water control layers are provided by a single material with a combined function, indicated as an air and water barrier
Georgia-Pacific Building Products recently enlisted the help of Intertek to conduct three water penetration resistance tests in accordance with ASTM E331, Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
VaproShield's SlopeShield Plus Self-Adhered consists of spun-bound polyester with proprietary coatings on the top and underside, engineered with VPPCT.
DensDefy Transition Membrane and Primer is a gold colored, flexible, self-adhering membrane and primer used to maintain continuity of the above-grade water-resistant barrier and air barrier at complicated transition areas of the DensElement Barrier System.