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Unique Façade Adds Appeal to Growing Town

August 21, 2020

The city’s newest venue receives guests with an 80-foot tall glass rainscreen that provides a captivating and unique welcome as people set foot into an astonishingly creative artistic setting

Thin Precast Concrete Rainscreen Panel

High Concrete Group LLC

July 20, 2020

High Concrete Group LLC has introduced ThinCast, the thinnest precast concrete rainscreen panel available on the market. Designed for use in commercial, institutional, retail, and low- to high-rise construction, ThinCastTM provides architects with the natural beauty and character of concrete in lightweight panels that accomplish their rainscreen design goals.

Driwall Rainscreens

June 15, 2020

Recently, Keene Building Products changed the fabric used in their Driwall Rainscreens. Now, the new fabric has a higher melting point and a new color.

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.

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.

Rainscreens: Products Builders Should Use

Rainscreen Is The Barrier Product Builders Should Be Selecting On Many Projects. Why Aren’t More Contractors Using Them?

June 2, 2020

During the summer months, we usually put a layer of sunscreen on to protect our skin from damage and burns, which can contribute to skin cancer. But why do we call it “sunscreen?”

Using Building Wraps as an Air Barrier

Understanding How Air Barrier Materials and Systems Are Evaluated Helps Design Professionals Find The Solution For Their Project.

June 1, 2020

It is important to establish a continuous air barrier for several reasons.

Research Before Bidding on WRB/AB Projects

Five Topics To Research Before One Bids On That WRB/AB Project

Derek Moulton

May 15, 2020

As a field technician, I spend a large percentage of my time working with contractors. This involves attending preconstruction meetings, site visits and providing installation training on mock-ups.

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

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.