Articles Tagged with ''walls''

First North American Environmental Product Declarations

Polyiso EPDs Document Energy-Savings Potential of Polyiso Roof and Wall Insulation over a 60-year Building Life.

March 10, 2015

Consistent with its leadership in the delivery of energy-efficient and sustainable building insulation solutions, the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) announced the receipt of third party-verified ISO-compliant Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for polyisocyanurate (polyiso) roof and wall insulations as manufactured by PIMA members across North America.

Installing An Air Barrier System

How To Specify, Bid And Install A Successful Air Barrier System.

Michael A. DeLaura

March 2, 2015

Air barriers have become an integral part of the design in wall assemblies over the last 15 years.

Versatile Wall System

March 2, 2015

All design teams face several challenges with each new project.

Rainscreen Wall Systems Package

August 6, 2014

Innovative Metals Company Inc. (IMETCO) offers a fully integrated rainscreen assembly.

Wet Seal System

May 14, 2014

Allied Metal Inc., a manufacturer and fabricator of ACM panels, has announced the introduction of ESTOLGA 3000 Wet Seal System.

High-Efficiency Wall Systems

March 26, 2013

Butler Manufacturing has introduced three new high-efficiency wall systems.

Versatile LS-36 Panel

Metl-Span

December 12, 2012

Metl-Span has introduced its versatile new LS-36 insulated metal panel for both roof and wall applications.

NFPA 285 Compliant Wall Assembly App Available

October 30, 2012

Hunter Panels announces that Hunter Xci, their exterior Continuous Insulation Wall Division has created an app to help design professionals create assembly options for compliance with NFPA 285 wall assemblies utilizing Hunter Xci polyiso products.

Planted Wall System

LiveWall

July 9, 2012

Hortech, Inc. announced the introduction of LiveWall®, the planted wall system that transforms ordinary walls into vertical green landscapes.

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Launches Online Assemblies Library

June 19, 2012

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum products launch its latest online tool -- a searchable Assemblies Library.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.