Building envelope - Articles - Page 17

Apartment Complex Completed with Driwall Rainscreen

Moisture and ventilation are essential to proper construction.

April 14, 2016

The developer wanted to eliminate as much concern about moisture issues as possible. Mold and decay can ruin the profitability of a project. With the increase in building "tightness" for thermal protection, moisture problems are on the rise, causing a greater need for hydro-static pressure release and a ventilation method.

Lightning Protection Systems

Both Roofs and Lightning Protection Systems Protect Buildings Against Weather Damage

Jennifer Morgan Michael Chusid, RA FCSI

February 18, 2016

Rain, snow and lightning—each originates in the clouds and can damage buildings that are not properly protected.

Waterproofing in Humid Climates

Waterproofing Fact vs. Fiction

George H. DuBose Steven R. Gleason

February 18, 2016

Certain faulty beliefs surrounding hotel performance in warm, humid coastal zones continue to persist in the design and construction industry—and waterproofing is no exception.

Brian Stroik to Head Tremco’s Building Envelope Team

December 16, 2015

Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing announced that Brian M. Stroik has joined Tremco to head the Building Envelope Solutions Team.

SOPREMA Offers Scholarship for Building Envelope Students

November 25, 2015

SOPREMA announced its new scholarship program, a commitment to the continued success and growth of the industry.

For Healthy Buildings, Build for Better Acoustics

Christopher J. Pollock

September 25, 2015

The building industry finds itself on the edge of the next rapidly approaching paradigm: healthy buildings

Building Envelope Commissioning

Joe Conover

September 23, 2015

Building envelope commissioning ensures long-term performance of a building’s most critical and liability-prone components.

Earn Your CEUs: 8 Ways to Earn Credits

Elizabeth Obloy

September 23, 2015

As I’m sure you’ve noticed, we have gone back to being called Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing/WC Architect.

A New Enclosure for the Shriners Hospital for Children

September 9, 2015

Contractor becomes first in St. Louis to gain ABAA certification

Garland’s New Air and Water Barriers Reduce Air Leakage, Improve Building Performance

May 27, 2015

Garland’s new Aero-Perm line of permeable air and water barriers control the movement of air through the building envelope, reducing condensation, moisture development, and energy loss in the wall assembly.