Modern walls have evolved to become a complex assembly of both combustible and noncombustible materials and building codes continue to adapt to ensure that performance and safety requirements are met.…
It’s a classic tale of supply and demand, and it is negatively impacting builders and homeowners alike. During the spring of 2020, low interest rates and a sharp increase in…
Comfort seems to be on the minds of everyone lately. Americans were already spending 87 percent of their time indoors prior to COVID-19. With so many people working and attending…
Water can wreak havoc on buildings, and – without a proper water-resistant barrier (WRB) – structural damage can occur, compromising the building’s durability and longevity. While there are many types…
When any company talks about their global footprint, they often do so in terms of transportation pollution (i.e., the greenhouse gases emitted while transporting goods along the supply chain) and…
With design practices now favoring the use of exterior continuous insulation, it’s important for architects and engineers to understand how the most common insulation solutions perform under different circumstances —…
