Protected Membrane Roof Assemblies (PMRAs) have benefitted from more than a half century of innovations and improvements. PMRAs developed in sophistication along with new building materials such as modified bituminous roofing membranes and single-ply roofing materials; and new applications such as vegetative roof assemblies (VRAs, or green roofs) and...
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Since the early 20th century, fibrous cement sheets have been available for numerous construction applications.
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Although the risk of contracting COVID-19 has fallen, it has not disappeared entirely. It has spurred heightened awareness of how to stay healthy indoors, with many employees nervous about returning to their workplaces.
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Future-proofing mixed-use and multi-family, or renovation and re-use developments for acoustic sanity in the post-COVID world is only half the battle.
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Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are above-grade, exterior wall claddings used across the country on residential and commercial buildings.
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Select Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS) products merge all barriers and wall sheathing into a single layer; these FPIS systems are the focus of this article.
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When it comes to carbon impact, concrete is responsible for an estimated eight percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
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While many design options exist (e.g. baffles, banners, islands, and clouds), the use of NRC rating as a performance metric does not. The sound-absorbing performance of these individual, hanging acoustic objects is not quantified using NRC. Instead, their absorption is characterized using sabins, the unit of sound absorption.
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Controlling moisture vapor within walls is a balance between minimizing wetting and maximizing drying ability. Correct selection and placement of vapor retarders can prevent excessive moisture vapor and potential condensation in wall assemblies.
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A step-by-step guide to writing a strong specification for generic fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) for specifiers. The history of FRTW, how it is manufactured, and how it compares to steel, concrete, and painted/coated wood products helps create a context to better understand when to use specific products in specific situations....
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