Power washing a facade with water is often considered a simple, low-cost way to remove minor soiling. Although this is an effective cleaning method on many substrates, using a water pressure that is not properly controlled and limited to levels appropriate for the materials present can cause damage to...
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Specifiers and architects seeking to ensure the mechanical equipment noise does not exceed the ceiling system’s ability to attenuate it can use a straightforward method defined in the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute’s (AHRI) Standard 885 (2008), Procedure for Estimating Occupied Space Sound Levels in the Application of Air...
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Designers of new construction and renovation projects sometimes prefer to use exterior-grade waterproofing and roofing products within interior space for improved performance compared to typical interior-grade waterproofing products.
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Celebrating the beginning of its second academic year, the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC) serves approximately 2400 students from across the Arlington Independent School District (AISD) in Texas. Designed by VLK Architects, CTC incorporates storefront, curtain wall, and entrances systems as well as custom sun shades—on both...
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When it was time to transform New Orleans’ historic Barnett’s Furniture store into an Ace Hotel, designers wanted to maintain the 90-year-old building’s original Art Deco façade, but also upgrade the structure’s features. Building professionals selected aluminum-framed windows, designed to replicate the look of steel-framed installations popular in the...
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The September 2016 issue of The Construction Specifier featured the article, “The Thick and Thin of Fluid-applied Air Barriers,” written by Scott Wolff, CSI, CDT, and Todd C. Skopic, CSI, CDT, LEED AP. PROSOCO Inc.’s Paul Grahovac (building envelope codes, standards, and field support), Joelle Lattimer (strategic...
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In our February 2016 edition we published an article, "Results may vary: Reducing energy usage with cool roofs," by Craig Tyler. Kurt Shickman of Global Cool Cities Alliance, wrote in to comment on what he calls an "inaccurate down-portrayal of roof reflectivity and peak energy demand reductions." We shared...
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Richard (Dick) A. Eustis, PE, FCSI, CCCA, CSC, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 27, at a healthcare facility in Old Town, Maine, at the age of 83. Born on October 24, 1932, the CSI Distinguished Member, Fellow, and past-president made significant contributions at the Maine, Northeast Region, and...
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In our September 2015 issue, we published the article, “Fiber Cement Panels as Rainscreens,” by Carolina Albano. One reader, Richard Keleher (RJKeleher Architect), wrote to offer his thoughts about the piece and the subject matter in general. We shared with the author, who thanked him for his comments, and...
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Next week, CONSTRUCT, held in conjunction with the CSI Annual Convention, kicks off in the Gateway City. The conference and expo, taking place at America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Missouri, is put on by Informa Exhibitions U.S. with CSI as the official partner.
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