Designers have long used cross-ventilation to minimize the potential for moisture accumulation and condensation in attics and crawl spaces. However, unvented attics have become popular in both residential and commercial applications, pushed by emerging claims of energy savings and moisture control.
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Elastomeric wall coatings (EWCs) are often used to waterproof porous cladding, both in new construction and as a solution for failed weather barriers. Since they are more expensive than paint, it is important to achieve maximum service life.
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The absence or failure of adequate waterproofing systems is a major cause of deterioration from moisture intrusion on historical architectural façades dating back more than a century.
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The absence or failure of adequate waterproofing systems is a major cause of deterioration from moisture intrusion on historical architectural façades dating back more than a century.
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As monumental-sized panels of concrete are lifted from their horizontal onsite casting position to a vertical element of the building enclosure, an impressive and unique craft is unveiled. In this industry, contractors are discovering inherent opportunities for a renewed focus on craftsmanship.
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Expanded metal lath has been an imperative component of plaster applied on wood or gypsum sheathing for more than 50 years. From its beginnings, the basic design of diamond mesh lath has remained largely unchanged.
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Advantages in economics, ease of construction, and an abundance of proprietary wall systems have increased the popularity of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls. The contract delivery methods vary, often confusing the roles and responsibilities of various project team members.
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Over the past 20 years, physical security systems have evolved from hardware and software components to a comprehensive professional, functional, and technological domain. This requires specialized knowledge and subject matter expertise to design and specify security solutions.
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In light of the federal government’s goal of improving the energy efficiency of new and existing buildings, model energy codes are becoming more stringent. The effort to increase energy efficiency has been further emphasized by initiatives set forth by the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s State Energy Program.
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Recent storms of force and impact far greater than previously imagined possible have been devastating. The latest estimate in the wake of last year’s Hurricane Sandy, which breached barrier islands and swept inland into the Mid-Atlantic States, is closing in on $70 billion.
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