The Expansion of the Italian American Cultural Center
March 19, 2025
During construction, guest comfort topped the priority list. For the building’s exterior, the project team was searching for a solution that would balance strength and thermal efficiency.
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The DuPont ArmorWall System is a premium, high-performance wall assembly, incorporating five traditional building enclosure elements: structural sheathing, fire-resistance, continuous air barrier, water-resistive and vapor control barrier and low-GWP continuous insulation layer.
StoneCoat’s debuts its new FUSION system showcasing a single panel that replaces four layers of materials used in traditional exterior wall systems — exterior insulation, OSB sheathing, waterproof & vapor barriers, and metal lath.
OX Engineered Products has made significant investments in capacity at two of its manufacturing plants in Constantine, Michigan, and Charleston, Illinois.
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Since it was created in the 1970s, continuous insulation continues to serve as a high-performance solution for both residential and commercial construction that must adhere to changing, more rigorous code requirements.