Recently, Keene Building Products changed the fabric used in their Driwall Rainscreens. Now, the new fabric has a higher melting point and a new color.
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.
Rainscreen Is The Barrier Product Builders Should Be Selecting On Many Projects. Why Aren’t More Contractors Using Them?
June 2, 2020
During the summer months, we usually put a layer of sunscreen on to protect our skin from damage and burns, which can contribute to skin cancer. But why do we call it “sunscreen?”
As a field technician, I spend a large percentage of my time working with contractors. This involves attending preconstruction meetings, site visits and providing installation training on mock-ups.
While students are not in school due to the COVID-19 shutdown, the experts at Western Specialty Contractors say now is an ideal time for facility managers to restore the building facades on their campus.
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
The topic of “architectural water testing” creates a lot of confusion among architects. This is because many architects who have worked on small to midsize commercial projects have likely never encountered it
There are also some not-so-obvious parts of a building’s envelope that often get overlooked, such as the lighting, handrails, signs, steps, pavement, concrete slabs, mechanical equipment and decorative features
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