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Drained/Back Ventilated Rainscreen Systems

Effective Protection Against the Elements of Nature

Daniel Arnold Christopher Kroeter

November 9, 2016

One of the systems that obtain superior results in aesthetics and in weatherproofing is the D/BV system

The Key to a Successful Roof Coating

Roof Coating Application and Performance Tips

James R. Kirby AIA

November 7, 2016

Roof coatings are an ideal solution to extend the service life of an existing roof and prevent tear-off and waste

Advancements in Fluid Applied Membranes

The Advent of Liquid Rubber

John D'Annunzio

October 26, 2016

There have been continual advancements in construction material technology since the late 1990s

The Continuing Story of Continuous Insulation

Barbara Horwitz-Bennett

October 25, 2016

With building codes adopting newer ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 requirements, building teams are contending with how to best design and install continuous insulation on their building enclosures

Water Resistant Barriers Meet Mandated Codes

July 20, 2016

Why rainscreen tops the list of innovative moisture control systems.

No Concerns for Moisture Issues

Preventing moisture damage in the exterior walls of newly constructed care center.

June 23, 2016

Newly constructed in South Russell, Ohio, a care center and assisted living facility for people living with Alzeheimer's Disease. The community includes one or two bedroom spacious suites for each guest, safety equipped baths, a ballroom and movie theater, a large fitness center, beauty clinic, a fully stocked library,and many other amenities to keep the residents entertained on a daily basis.

Denver Botanic Gardens Science Pyramid

June 2, 2016

Creative building design requires high performance membrane solution

How Much Rain Does a Rainscreen Screen? (Part 2)

May 9, 2016

In part one; rainscreen and open joint cladding systems were discussed. Part two will focus on test standards determining the performance of cladding systems designed for the rainscreen principle.

Moisture Management in High R-Value Walls

Charles Cottrell

May 9, 2016

Driven by increasing energy costs, energy security concerns and demands for better thermal performance, building standards and codes now require higher minimum R-values for walls.

Weatherproofing the Building Enclosure

Deck Ventilation as a Retrofit Roofing Solution

Lurita McIntosh Blank

May 6, 2016

From the beginning, the Centre has experienced serviceability issues with the weatherproofing of the building enclosure

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand This webinar will provide an introductory-level overview of how building design teams can optimize their enclosures for high-performance outcomes. The session will articulate the importance of setting clear, measurable performance objectives at pre-design.

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Drained/Back Ventilated Rainscreen Systems

The Key to a Successful Roof Coating

Advancements in Fluid Applied Membranes

The Continuing Story of Continuous Insulation

Water Resistant Barriers Meet Mandated Codes

No Concerns for Moisture Issues

Denver Botanic Gardens Science Pyramid

How Much Rain Does a Rainscreen Screen? (Part 2)

Moisture Management in High R-Value Walls

Weatherproofing the Building Enclosure

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Enhance your expertise with unparalleled insights.

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