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Building Composites LLC, an innovator in structural composite exterior building enclosure systems, announced that its COO, Troy Ferryman, will present at the upcoming Advancing Prefabrication conference.

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. will bring a solutions-driven approach to the full building envelope at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026, highlighting how roofing systems connect with waterproofing and critical transitions to support performance across all six sides of the structure.

Whether you’re selling, specifying, or installing building envelope materials, here’s a quick overview of vapor retarders versus vapor barriers.

Despite significant technological advancements, many coating formulations remain underleveraged because their benefits, such as abrasion resistance or chemical durability, are not clearly understood by consumers.

A closer look at infiltration in building enclosure performance. Infiltration can have a major impact on building energy use and indoor air quality (IAQ) by allowing unconditioned and unfiltered air to penetrate a thermal enclosure. 

IMETCO announced that Jonnie Hasan, P.E., BECxP, CxA+BE, vice president of IMETCO, will be a featured speaker at the Annual Air Barrier Association of America’s Building Enclosure Conference in Denver, Colorado, May 6-7, 2025.

Without a basic understanding of surfactants and how they impact the performance of building wrap, builders and contractors could potentially jeopardize the long-term durability of the exterior wall assembly. 

Combining rigid-frame engineering with the proven benefits of tension fabric membranes, Legacy Building Solutions offers superior quality fabric structures that are fully customizable.

So, what is the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperature? Once your building is designed and constructed, this becomes the key question. You want to design for the design summer and winter conditions.

The company will be licensed to produce CarbonCast Enclosure System products in its European market area among other product uses.