Fall 2021

The Fall 2021 edition features our Special Coatings Section! We also have a number of features on open-joint cladding systems and the use of polyiso insulation with masonry wall systems. Read on as we discuss how design and building professionals should understand the importance of specifying colorful coatings with appropriate performance, longevity and sustainability.

CEU: Wind Design for Roof Systems and ASCE 7

CEU: Advanced Threats Met with Advanced Technology

How breakthroughs in weather-resistant barriers can improve occupant well-being in all climates

Kendra Palmer

September 2, 2021

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How breakthroughs in weather-resistant barriers can improve occupant well-being in all climates.

Coating over the Pandemic

John D'Annunzio

August 17, 2021

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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a tight supply market that has many roofing contractors and facility owners considering the application of coatings and other fluid-applied materials on existing roofs in efforts to extend their service life until things get back to ‘normal.’

Exterior Coating Gives Villa Renaissance its Glow

Updating Façade without the Expense of a Topcoat

September 6, 2021

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The Ownership wanted to update an existing coral render façade without the expense of a topcoat, and for it to stand up in a prime location on the beach.

Historic Landmark Refreshed with Coatings

July 2, 2021

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A striking, early example of Late Modern "High Technology" architecture received a 21st-century facelift when its aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with metal restoration coatings.

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

Brendan Van Gool

July 28, 2021

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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.

Coating Considerations for Architectural Aluminum

Tammy Schroeder

July 5, 2021

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Design and building professionals carefully consider not only the correct hue, but also understand the importance of specifying colorful coatings with appropriate performance, longevity and sustainability.

Building High-Performance Masonry Clad Walls with Polyiso Insulation

Lance Williams

July 9, 2021

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

Masonry Façade Upgrade Strategies for K-12 Facilities

Time, Climate and Lagging Maintenance Can Leave Schools with Significant Challenges

Albert Aronov

March 9, 2021

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Schools typically age faster than the funding to fix them is allocated. For some municipalities this leads to a continuing cycle of deferred maintenance and the natural wear-and-tear process accelerates

Achieving WRB Continuity Across Differing Substrates

John Chamberlin

July 26, 2021

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From stucco and stone, to glass and wood, a glance at any new commercial construction market shows a trend toward mixed-material facades for buildings of all types.

RCMA Q&A: Catching Up on Coatings

Art Aisner

September 15, 2021

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Roofing contractors are essential workers whether in the commercial or residential market, but there’s little they can do to expand their business with COVID-19 health concerns and supply-line issues that aren’t expected to get much better before 2022.

Warning Signs to Look for in High-Rise Concrete Structures

Lindsay Lewis

September 19, 2021

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While the cause of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Fla. has yet to be determined, the question of safety, building codes, concrete and high-rise structures has been the topic of discussion as of late, and likely will be for some time to come.

Roofing Code: Class A Roof Assemblies

Section 1505.2

August 7, 2018

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Class A roof assemblies are those that are effective against severe fire test exposure.

Waterproofing Code: Reporting

Section 1803.6

July 31, 2018

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Where geotechnical investigations are required, a written report of the investigations shall be submitted to the building official by the permit applicant at the time of permit application.