Sto Corp. has launched StoSeal™ STPE Sealant, a premium, low-odor, isocyanate free, one-part hybrid sealant with a VOC content of 8 g/L. StoSeal STPE Sealant is durable, flexible, resistant to moisture and weathering, and tested to perform per ASTM C920 class providing Type S, Grade NS, Use NT, A, M, and +100/-50% movement capability.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has released a new Technical Bulletin providing standardized test method, sample configuration and units for reporting purposes for the transmission rate of moisture vapor pertaining to insulating glass units.
Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Hybrid Fall Conference were able to observe two crucial and well-known ASTM tests conducted in person.
In the absence of standardized fire testing, unfortunate consequences can arise. In the U.S., we’ve started to see a relaxed attitude toward firestopping in general.
Cortec Laboratories can assist stakeholders in the all-important screening process by performing accredited testing to ensure admixtures measure up to widely accepted industry standards for the selection and qualification of corrosion inhibiting admixtures.
A new ASTM standard for cellular glass insulation in commercial building applications offers specifiers a higher standard of material performance when it comes to thermal resistance, dimensional stability, combustibility and more.
Creating a welcoming, accessible and enduring facility for the City of Edmonton's riders, the new Belvedere Transit Centre features graphite-gray material on both the roof and exterior wall cladding systems
The topic of “architectural water testing” creates a lot of confusion among architects. This is because many architects who have worked on small to midsize commercial projects have likely never encountered it
Georgia-Pacific Building Products recently enlisted the help of Intertek to conduct three water penetration resistance tests in accordance with ASTM E331, Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
The annual award recognizes engineers, scientists, and architects who have made significant professional contributions to the field of building technology.
