Tarco now makes a superior membrane for below grade waterproofing applications. Building on its expertise in mod-bit chemistry and its experience with product development as well as its manufacturing know-how, Tarco has created a below-grade waterproofing membrane like no other.
In our Summer 2023 issue, you’re going to read a lot about facility design. A strong understanding of what type of building your designing is important to ensure the facility is able to perform properly and is suitable for the end-use.
Cold storage buildings are exceptional structures because they experience extremes in both internal temperature and humidity compared to typical buildings. Due to their distinctive nature, cold storage buildings require unique construction assemblies, including roof assemblies.
Building airtightness continues to grow as a design consideration or requirement in most modern building designs. However, due to the complex nature of architectural design, building components, system options, involvement of multiple trades, and the pace of modern construction, achieving airtightness in a building is often easier said than done.
Browse our latest issue to learn more about groundbreaking testing, designing for the extremes with lightning protection systems, next generation spray foam addressing climate concerns, and understanding the very severe hail designation.
How to mitigate the risk with proven below-grade waterproofing solutions. In some cases, a deep foundation may be needed due to large design loads or poor soil at shallow depths.
A building’s envelope is described as any component of a building that touches the outside air and repels the elements such as the roof, walls, doors and windows.
Extensive water damage from an aging roof threatened to destroy treasured artifacts housed at the McLean County Museum of History in Downtown Bloomington, Ill.
Severe weather has significantly changed the way we look at design and construction of our buildings—from commercial to residential. Weather has become more volatile as natural disasters have taken their toll on our architecture.
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