Wrb (weather resistant barrier) - Articles - Page 9

Rainscreen Systems

June 8, 2020

StoVentec Glass Rainscreen system combines proven hygrothermal performance with the beauty and allure of glass. Taken together, the solution provides superior weather tightness, thermal performance, fire protection and the kind of compelling aesthetic designers seek.

Pre-Blended Stucco Can Get You Out of a Tight Spot

Contractors Should Consider A Number Of Best Practices For Overcoming Tight Jobsites On Multi-Floor Developments.

June 2, 2020

Strong job markets, educational opportunities, healthcare capabilities and social experiences are a few key reasons why 80 percent of Americans still live in urban areas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Continuous Insulation Cladding

It Should be Pondered That EIFS is not the Natural “Go-To” Preference to Meet the New Code Requirements, as a Continuous Insulation Exterior Cladding.

Albert Carrillo

June 2, 2020

In a previous article it was inferred that not selecting EIFS as the obvious choice was possibly due to its simplicity; it’s just four basic components.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Barrier Systems in Rainscreen Assemblies

Passing the Water Penetration Test

John Chamberlin

May 6, 2020

Considering weather events, changes in temperature, and building movement, it is unlikely that any building will remain 100 percent weatherproof. But with the right materials and assembly, extra steps can be taken to reduce the risk of damage under both normal and severe weather conditions

Air/Water Barrier for the Building Enclosure

The Outsulation Securock ExoAir 430 Systems

April 14, 2020

Tremco Construction Products Group launched the first collaborative system that combines two industry-leading products. The Dryvit Outsulation Plus MD, MD, PE, HDCI, and X systems with the USG-Tremco Securock ExoAir430 System have formed the ultimate air/water barrier for the building enclosure, covered with a 20-year warranty: the Outsulation Securock ExoAir 430 Systems.

Making Transitions to Fenestration

Air and Water Control Layers are Fundamental to Building Enclosure Performance

Jason Sanchez

Julie Szabo

March 23, 2020

Within many commonly used exterior opaque wall assemblies, the air and water control layers are provided by a single material with a combined function, indicated as an air and water barrier

DensElement Barrier System Passes Water Penetration Test

March 9, 2020

Georgia-Pacific Building Products recently enlisted the help of Intertek to conduct three water penetration resistance tests in accordance with ASTM E331, Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

Vapor Permeable Roofing Underlayment

SlopeShield Plus Self-Adhered

January 29, 2020

VaproShield's SlopeShield Plus Self-Adhered consists of spun-bound polyester with proprietary coatings on the top and underside, engineered with VPPCT.

Transition Membrane and Primer

DensDefy

January 22, 2020

DensDefy Transition Membrane and Primer is a gold colored, flexible, self-adhering membrane and primer used to maintain continuity of the above-grade water-resistant barrier and air barrier at complicated transition areas of the DensElement Barrier System.

Air Barrier Contributes to Labor and Product Savings

December 13, 2019

Just before installation, it was discovered that more than 5,000 square-feet of sheathing joints had inadvertently been treated using a silicone joint sealer