Articles Tagged with ''moisture''

The case for air barriers in healthy building design rests on thinking about the envelope as a system rather than a collection of individual layers.

As healthcare design responds to climate pressures, aging infrastructure, and increasingly complex renovation cycles, the industry must move beyond fragmented specification toward integrated, continuous envelope design.

SPRI announced that SPRI RP-4 2022 “Wind Design Standard for Ballasted Single-Ply Roofing Systems” and SPRI NT-1 “Detection and Location of Latent Moisture in Building Roofing Systems by Nuclear Radioisotopic Thermalization” are being revised and will be re-canvassed for approval as an American National Standard.

Some of factors Benjamin Obdyke is seeing have an influence on the design and construction of multifamily building envelopes this year—and how to navigate changes

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated winners at the Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception at the end of the second day of the 2026 FGIA Annual Conference in Huntington Beach, California.

TYPAR is celebrating a series of industry award wins recognizing the innovation and impact of TYPAR Clear Acrylic Flashing, the industry’s first fully transparent flashing solution. 

Moisture failures in cold climates rarely start with the materials themselves. Foam and fiberglass can fail, but in practice the bigger issue is how the building operates as a system.

Benjamin Obdyke is launching the next evolution of moisture control with the introduction of AeroNet.

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

DuPont Performance Building Solutions announced the release of the DuPont ArmorDry Exterior Drainage Mat, a new product for use behind lath-based commercial exterior claddings.