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Continuous Insulation: A Modern, Energy-Efficient Solution for Builders and Building Owners

September 9, 2021

Continuous insulation is the last (and most important) line of defense when it comes to keeping heat inside a structure.

EPS Insulation Supports Energy-Efficient Buildings

Global Sustainability Initiatives Gain Momentum

Tom Savoy

September 8, 2021

As corporate commitments to sustainability initiatives continue to gain momentum across the globe, there’s a growing focus on energy conservation.

Fiberglass insulation Featuring Advanced Fiber Technology

PINK Next Gen Fiberglas Insulation

August 4, 2021

Owens Corning announced its latest advancement: PINK Next Gen Fiberglas insulation. Featuring advanced fiber technology, this superior insulation solution enables up to 23 percent faster installation compared to our existing products.

Spray Foam and Termites

Rick Duncan, Ph.D, P.E

July 29, 2021

The spray foam industry continues its effort to ensure pest management professionals don’t hinder use of the high-performance insulation.

Open-joint Cladding Systems Require a High-performance Building Envelope

Brendan Van Gool

July 28, 2021

The primary function of a wall system is to act as an environment separator, or in other words to keep the outside out and the inside in; this has not changed significantly over the past 50 years.

Cellular Glass Insulation: Making the Grade in Mission Critical Buildings

July 15, 2021

Mission critical buildings around the world share a common denominator when it comes to materials installed in a crucial part of the enclosure—the roof.

Building High-Performance Masonry Clad Walls with Polyiso Insulation

Lance Williams

July 9, 2021

It’s important to understand the unique design requirements of each cladding, including masonry, to ensure durability for tomorrow.

Operational Efficiency in Architectural Insulation

Sean O’Keefe

June 17, 2021

Defined as the ability to do or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy, in today’s commercial architecture, a building’s long-term operational efficiency is far more impactful than any efficiency achieved in design or construction.

Spray Foam’s Hurricane, Flood & Wind Resistance Performance in Commercial Facilities

Maxime Duzyk

May 11, 2021

The increasing number and intensity of hurricanes and storms in the United States is not only cause for general safety concern but is top-of-mind for builders, contractors and facility owners who have witnessed the damage that may be incurred to commercial structures

Wall System Provides Comfort and Visual Appeal

April 19, 2021

Metal panels have never been more fashionable in building facades than they are right now, and appearances matter even more when you’re designing high end condominums.