Natural stone has long been a staple of building construction primarily due to its strength, durability and aesthetic appeal

Gemite Products Inc. has developed a new Advanced Crystalline Waterproofing System with less expensive, easy to use material that delivers an extended life-cycle performance in comparison to the old-style crystalline waterproofing.

Contrary to popular belief, building codes do allow for use of permeable water-resistive barriers (WRBs) in cold climates

Preventing and combating moisture damage to a structure is one of the oldest dilemmas in the building industry

Air barriers have emerged as a key component of the building enclosure

Project teams must understand that selecting building materials is not something to be taken lightly

Simply put, the primary function of the building envelope is to act as the boundary between the interior and exterior. It must protect the interior from the outside elements, be durable and provide efficient comfort

During construction, it became apparent that the 215 mm hot rubber membrane specified for a section of precast decking would exceed the clearance needed for the deck doors to open and close

Infiltration actually poses a greater moisture threat to building envelopes than vapor diffusion

The 57,000-square-meter Commercial Bay project along the southern shore of the Waitemata harbor in Auckland, New Zealand, is set to be the largest mixed-use development in the city