Firestone Building Products (FSBP) has invested more than $36 million, improving infrastructure and increasing capacity at its EPDM manufacturing facility in Prescott, Ark.
Grace Construction Products’ Preprufe® waterproofing membrane has been chosen to provide unrivalled water protection to complex piled foundations at the US $400 million Port Baku Residences in Azerbaijan.
OMG Roofing Products has introduced PowerGrip, a roof mount system designed to secure rooftop solar racks and other equipment to thermoplastic (TPO and PVC) roofing membranes.
A drain shall be placed around the perimeter of a foundation that consists of gravel or crushed stone containing not more than 10-percent that passes through a No. 4 (4.75 mm) sieve.
In situations where the parapet wall extends above the maximum 12-inch flashing height and wall waterproofing is required, there are several options. In the case of concrete or masonry walls: waterproofing can be provided by installation of a membrane covering, a metal covering or a waterproofing coating.
In an inverted membrane system, the conventional membrane arrangement is inverted or turned upside down. Inverted roof membrane assembly (IRMA) systems are used in applications where the membrane requires protection from site-specific hazards.
