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Designing Charter School Brings Sets of Challenges

October 12, 2020

Architects saw two great challenges when they set about designing Grand Concourse Academy Charter School. One, they needed to make the school stand out. And two, they had to design a building that would stand up to the elements

Proper Design Details for Standing Seam Metal Roofs

John D'Annunzio

September 7, 2020

The most critical component of a standing seam metal roof system—other than metal panel seams—is at vertical transitions and penetrations

CEU: Roofs for Cold Storage Buildings

Building science and construction come together in cold storage buildings

James R. Kirby AIA

July 29, 2020

The unique idea of an “always cold” interior pushes the discussion about vapor drive and air intrusion of the enclosure of a cold storage building to a higher level

Solutions to Protect Stucco Exteriors

Sto Corp.

July 17, 2020

Sto Corp. relaunched two solutions to protect stucco exteriors – Sto Crack Defense and Sto DrainScreen.

Western Specialty Contractors on Rainscreen Systems

June 10, 2020

One of the most successful technologies used today to deter rainwater intrusion into a building's exterior wall and protect its envelope is the rainscreen system. Introduced more than 20 years ago in the United States, rainscreen technology has continued to advance, along with its popularity among building owners who desire a "stylish raincoat" for their structure.

Backup Wall Panel Systems

BW Universal System and BW Stretch System

February 28, 2020

The new BW Universal System and BW Stretch System are the ultimate backup wall systems providing superior air, water, thermal and vapor protection in an all-in-one barrier component. Both introduce new standards for cost savings, design integrity and sustainability.

FGIA Releases Temperature Assessment for Condensation Evaluation

February 21, 2020

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has developed a new document providing a standard procedure for the measurement of surface temperatures to be used in the condensation evaluation of exterior walls under laboratory conditions.