Articles Tagged with ''moisture''

Through public resources such at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Portfolio manager, property owners have the ability to benchmark the performance of their building assets against other buildings of the same property type and region.

On June 13^th we’ll be hosting a free webinar, “Managing Roofing Risks: Air and Vapor Control.” To talk about this upcoming webinar, I’m joined by our presenter, Scott Wood, a Senior Building Scientist at VaproShield.

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) issued the 2024 Moving Forward Report, a two-part report focused on recommendations to ensure access to clean water and sanitation and to promote housing affordability.

What do you do to keep your mind running at full speed when you have a big project you’re working on? How do you stay focused, stay motivated and stay healthy when you’re running on fumes?

The DuPont ArmorWall System is a premium, high-performance wall assembly, incorporating five traditional building enclosure elements: structural sheathing, fire-resistance, continuous air barrier, water-resistive and vapor control barrier and low-GWP continuous insulation layer.

SPRI, Inc. has posted a new document that addresses construction-generated moisture and its impact on commercial roofing systems.

The common denominator for today’s design is that one type of material is no longer good enough. Combining multiple aesthetics into the design of a building is the standard rather than the exception. Because the days of monolithic design are long gone, architects are pushing the limits seeking to integrate materials for a modern, sophisticated look. 

Among the newest of those innovations is TYPAR Heavy-Duty Sealant, which will make its public debut at the show.

Not all infrastructure is adequately prepared for moisture-related problems that will arise, compromising essential buildings. Why should builders prioritize envelope integrity by defending against moisture?