In early iterations of exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), issues occurred when board stock rigid insulation was layered against other rigid insulation or exterior sheathing, or when decking traps moisture between the layers of material.
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Specifiers need to understand the new and urgent financial drivers for better acoustic performance in healthcare facilities. Drawing on evidence-based design and programs, this article looks at ceilings in healthcare projects.
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The secondary school music suite is comprised of all the rooms or areas used for music education, including rehearsal and practice spaces and storage for instruments, sheet music and apparel. Three key factors should be addressed in music suite design.
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The full article examines the acoustic properties of operable partitions specified throughout Nashville’s Music City Center—the site of Construct 2013 and the CSI Annual Convention. It also includes discussion on some of the recent sound-control testing involving these flexible walls.
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This article examines the acoustic properties of operable partitions specified throughout Nashville’s Music City Center—the site of Construct 2013 and the CSI Annual Convention. It also includes discussion on some of the recent sound-control testing involving these flexible walls.
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Opening in August of 2011, the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Visitor and Administrative Complex (Chula Vista, California) specified frameless, interior sliding glass door assemblies to maximize on interior space and daylighting.
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As of next January, a new law requires any valve, fitting, or fixture coming in contact with potable water to be lead-free. What does this mean for specifiers and architects choosing plumbing systems? What are product manufacturers doing now to ensure a smooth transition?
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As of next January, a new law requires any valve, fitting, or fixture coming in contact with potable water to be lead-free. What does this mean for specifiers and architects choosing plumbing systems? What are product manufacturers doing now to ensure a smooth transition?
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Water repellents can be confusing, from the imprecise terminology (i.e. sealers versus coatings versus sealants) to the wide variety of chemistries available. There can also be a stigma associated with repellents—many consultants are concerned about negative side effects.
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RILEM tubes can be used to assess a substrate’s resistance to water absorption, to compare the absorption before and after treatment with a water repellent, and to evaluate the durability of a repellent by periodically measuring absorption.
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