One of the most successful technologies for deterring rainwater intrusion into a building’s exterior wall and protecting the envelope is the rainscreen system. Introduced more than 20 years ago in the United States, this technology has continued to advance, along with its popularity among building owners who desire a...
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Architects specifying materials for building or remodeling projects consider the performance and aesthetics of construction products, along with material, labor, and installation costs.
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Reroofing and roof maintenance are seldom as simple as just applying a new layer of roofing. Indeed, they can often require selective demolition, roof deck repair and penetrations, insulation, new rooftop equipment, flashings, and repair and extension of other existing work.
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Condensation was responsible for a number of difficulties at the City of Myrtle Beach’s Pepper Geddings Recreation Center--the sagging roof above the facility’s pool was plagued by mold, mildew, and rust.
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Natural-fiber sidings with the look of wood provided a solution to a Connecticut mixed-use building's aesthetic and practical needs.
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The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort not only raised the bar for casino design in the Biloxi, Mississippi region, but also successfully addressed rigid Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations while utilizing innovative technology to meet a fast-paced construction schedule.
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The Byzantine-style Holy Resurrection Chapel in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, was completed this past September, incorporating zinc to achieve aesthetic and design goals.
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All roofs eventually leak—it is just a matter of when and where. Nevertheless, the hope is that new roofing systems do not leak right from the start. It is critical to verify the watertightness of roofing, especially if it is to be covered with ballast or a vegetated roof...
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From a design standpoint, there are many different criteria, situations, and owner temperaments capable of affecting the outcome of a roofing installation. Roofing contractors have unique insight into the real-world factors design professionals should consider in order to make the installation as smooth and hassle-free as possible.
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Building envelopes are typically a series of materials separating the building interior climate from the exterior. All these materials must be connected from wall to roof, and wall to floor/foundation.
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