When it comes to exterior-use architectural and protective coating technologies, the in-depth science and the creation of performance standards behind the beauty is incredible. Polymer resins, pigments, and additive technologies have advanced throughout the years, challenging the governing associations to set the bar even higher for what truly means...
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Metallic architectural paint coatings offer a vibrant, visual appeal on buildings. When applied to architectural aluminum products, the resulting finish provides a lively shimmer or sparkle.
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Stucco and manufactured stone have been employed in the building industry for ages. These claddings are well known for their fire-resistance abilities, durability, and aesthetics.
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The use of continuous insulation (ci) for a warm wall design creates an opportunity to leverage newer energy code insulation requirements in a way that also improves the building’s moisture performance.
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Thermoplastic roofing membranes, one of the fastest growing forms of low-slope roofing products, come in different material families, including thermoplastic olefin (TPO), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and PVC alloy. Some attributes shared by TPO and PVC membranes include long-term weathering resistance, cold temperature flexibility, resistance to tear, puncture, and chemicals,...
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Outdoor spaces transcending function and offering beauty and serenity in the bustling city landscape often become iconic. For thousands of years, natural stone has provided one of the best materials for creating outdoor spaces in cities.
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Introduced in 1986, the negative pressure roof system remains a niche design in the single-ply roofing industry. Also referred to as a ‘wind-vented’ roof, the science behind the system is simple. When an air seal is formed using a newly installed single-ply membrane, a low pressure condition is created...
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Perhaps no other commercial design market is evolving faster than senior living. What started as a targeted push in the 1990s toward scaling down and decentralizing developments for the elderly—creating models less institutional in aesthetics for aging residents with challenges in health, cognition, mobility, and sensory abilities—has, in recent...
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Today’s building designers look to continuous insulation (ci) options to deliver a breadth of performance attributes including thermal, moisture, acoustic, and environmental benefits.
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Steel and galvanized steel can be reclaimed with minimal reprocessing and be reinstated to provide the same strength, durability, sustainability, and protection again and again.
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