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Zinc-coated steel for the built environment: What architects and specifiers should know

August 16, 2018

Galvanized sheet is used in many industries, including construction, automotive, appliance, electrical hardware, drainage, and HVAC. While there is much information about the corrosion rate of zinc in the myriad environments where this product is used, the specified zinc coating mass is sometimes not suited for the end use.

Managing moisture without sacrificing breathability

August 15, 2018

In the building industry’s ever increasing pursuit of tighter and more waterproof structures, is there a point at which a wall is built too tight? While a watertight assembly is vitally important for wall controlling issues such as mold growth and protecting IAQ, some building practices may be inadvertently making it easier for moisture-related issues to fester.

Stone wool ceiling systems enhance acoustics and aesthetics at Kansas City office

August 13, 2018

Stone wool ceiling products help enrich Solar Spectrum’s modern workplace in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, with a good acoustic experience.

Field mockups for exterior wall systems: Will the design pass the test?

August 10, 2018

Mockups can be constructed offsite, onsite, or in-situ, and depending on the scope, specifiers may include more than one of these options. Traditionally, large-scale, offsite mockups are used in new designs when employing systems not previously tested or when combining multiple components together to form an assembly.

High-rise building codes for insulated penetrations

August 9, 2018

While heating exterior penetrations wastes energy and increases carbon emissions and operating costs, chilling interior structures reduces comfort and allows condensation and mold to form on adjacent surfaces. Therefore, one must look for an alternative solution.

Increasing building safety with window films

August 8, 2018

Building and occupant safety are at the top of every facility manager and business owner’s mind in today’s world. While construction executives have directed their attention to video surveillance products, alarm systems, perimeter fences, and security guards, one security measure is often overlooked: safety and security window film. These films offer numerous benefits.

Photos courtesy New Millennium Building Systems

Common problems in steel deck and joist design

August 8, 2018

Aggressive timelines are creating a scourge of incomplete construction drawings, leaving manufacturers and fabricators of joists and steel decking guessing at the designer’s intent and unclear about critical details.

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