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Building Envelope

Permeability and Performance in Water-Resistive Barriers

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Jason Peace
Contrary to popular belief, building codes do allow for use of permeable water-resistive barriers (WRBs) in cold climates …
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Waterproofing

Using Polyiso Insulation as a WRB

Tom Robertson
Preventing and combating moisture damage to a structure is one of the oldest dilemmas in the building industry …
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Exterior Claddings

Brick Veneer Failures at Relief Angles

Eric Turcotte
This article presents two examples of deficient installation of a simple architectural detail, the brick veneer relief angle, and discusses how a well conducted Building Enclosure Commissioning process can help …
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Building Envelope

Solid Substrates for High-Performance Air Barriers

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Ben Dykstra
Air barriers have emerged as a key component of the building enclosure …
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Exterior Claddings

Hotel’s Industrial Style Expressed with MCM Panels

The boutique hotel’s distinct Northwest feel centers around the selection of metal composite material Reveal system …
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Building Envelope

Airport Chooses Building Envelope System for Next-Generation Facility

Durable air-barrier systems protect over half-a-million square feet of South Concourse and parking garage …
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Project Profiles

Contemporary, Curvy Curtainwall Creates Sustainable Residences

Capped with an illuminated crown, the residential tower encompasses 588,000 square feet offering 444 luxury rental units, two amenity levels, and 11,650 square feet of retail/commercial space …
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