Specifiers typically select the grout for their tile project based on general performance characteristics, color, warranty, and cost. Despite this, less-than-optimal products are often used. Some do not fully understand the changes in grout technology and do not realize they have a choice.
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In response to a national interest in and policies for conservation of energy, model energy codes are striving to advance the way we insulate commercial and residential building envelopes.
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In response to a national interest in and policies for conservation of energy, model energy codes are striving to advance the way we insulate commercial and residential building envelopes.
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This article looks at the various types of steel doors, including options that protect against extreme weather, include glass for retailers and others, fight corrosion, made for healthcare locations and even blast doors.
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A well-defined selection and layout of masonry veneer anchors can improve performance and durability of enclosures using masonry veneer cladding. Often, the masonry veneer is shown on architectural drawings and the anchors are included in the specifications.
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A well-defined selection and layout of masonry veneer anchors can improve performance and durability of enclosures using masonry veneer cladding. Often, the masonry veneer is shown on architectural drawings and the anchors are included in the specifications.
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Recently, concrete contractors have started using a colloidal silica-based compound as a finishing (or ‘troweling’) aid for flatwork. It makes the surface denser, and increases the quality of cement paste.
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Initiatives to protect important data servers from major damage too often occur after the event has finished its destruction. By implementing long-term waterproofing solutions (including concrete walls around sensitive space) to key areas, infrastructure can withstand high water exposure caused by massive flooding.
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Although it has long been associated with utilitarian projects like factories and big-box stores, tilt-up concrete construction also has the capacity up to deliver multi-story, irregularly shaped, complex projects. Examining recent award-winning projects provides examples of how architects have been embracing tilt-up in increasing intensity.
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The HVAC system is rarely thoroughly studied or analyzed until there is a problem. In the daily activities of running a business or managing a building, HVAC is out of sight, out of mind until things get too hot or cold.
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