Articles Tagged with ''testing''

ClarkDietrich’s ProChannel Ci cladding support system has met NFPA 285 testing standards and has been approved for use in NFPA 285-compliant wall assemblies for Types I–IV construction.

This article explores waterproofing challenges, strategies for assessment, pathways to appropriate repair solutions, and best practices for long-term performance.

FGIA will host two educational sessions during GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, covering important and timely topics like the current state of supply chains and field testing for commercial fenestration systems.

Two façade professionals provided expert insight at the FGIA 2025 Fall Conference exploring what happens when the design assumptions of a façade do not fully match its behavior in the field.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Allergy Standards Limited announced that the entire Knauf Performance+ portfolio of residential and commercial insulation products have earned Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification.

At the center of this envelope is an essential component: the air and water-resistive barrier (AWRB). These barriers play a crucial role in preventing moisture and air infiltration, maintaining structural integrity, and enhancing energy efficiency.

With the recent release of BirdSmart Bird Safe Glass by Vitro Architectural Glass, an extensive amount of research and testing went in to vetting the technology before bringing it to the market.

A closer look at infiltration in building enclosure performance. Infiltration can have a major impact on building energy use and indoor air quality (IAQ) by allowing unconditioned and unfiltered air to penetrate a thermal enclosure. 

SPRI announced that it is revising ANSI/SPRI IA-1 and plans to canvass the document for re-approval as an American National Standard.

UC San Diego researchers hosted the largest-ever test of cold-formed steel construction under earthquake conditions.