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Walls Facades

nail sealability in exterior wall

Testing Nail Sealability: Poking Holes in your Air Barrier

Air barrier membranes are punctured thousands of times when anchoring facades like stucco, metal panels, stone panels ...

EIFS Cladding System Advancements - What You Should Know

Continuing changes in building and energy codes toward the goals of sustainability, higher-performance and reduced ...
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Energy Efficient Building Envelope to Reduce Operating Costs

Energy efficiency has become a construction industry buzzword because of rising prevalence in green initiatives ...
contractor on jobsite

The Top 10 Building Enclosure Concerns

What would you do to prevent rework on your next jobsite? The cost of rework on a commercial construction project can ...
urethane sealant application over backer rod

How to Apply Sealant: The 3 Basic Steps

Transitions on the building envelope such as expansion joints, control joints and window-to-wall connections, are among ...
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Understanding Wall Performance with the WUFI Model

To simulate the performance of a wall system under real-world conditions, design professionals and engineers often ...
vertical and horizontal mil gauge

How To Measure Thickness of Waterproofing Membranes

Installing waterproofing coatings both vertically and horizontally often requires specific thicknesses to ensure ...
wood framing construction

Gypsum Sheathing on Wood Framing: Learn These 4 Methods for Installation

Buildings are subjected to numerous stresses over their lifespan, including wind and seismic loads, and thermal ...
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Analyzing Air Permeability - Vapor Barriers for Building Enclosure

The permeability of building materials has significant implications on the long-term durability and effectiveness of a ...
air barrier applied to building

Air Barrier Testing Part 2: Adapting to Measure Assemblies

In part 2 of this air barrier testing blog series, we will review existing test methods for individual air barrier ...