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Extruded polystyrene in protected membrane roof assemblies

January 27, 2022

Protected Membrane Roof Assemblies (PMRAs) have benefitted from more than a half century of innovations and improvements. PMRAs developed in sophistication along with new building materials such as modified bituminous roofing membranes and single-ply roofing materials; and new applications such as vegetative roof assemblies (VRAs, or green roofs) and stormwater retention and detention assemblies (blue roofs).

Insulation in the extreme

September 1, 2021

In Europe, United States, and around the globe, designers must consider many extremes when it comes to the roof. The compliance standards are also rising, and safety is non-negotiable while improving impact on the planet. Innovations to familiar materials such as extruded polystyrene (XPS) are supporting growing sustainability efforts.

Durability with rainscreen masonry wall assemblies

June 30, 2021

High-performance wall systems and rainscreens have become increasingly popular for their ability to protect the façades of commercial buildings from the elements, optimize energy performance levels, and enhance the structure’s safety and comfort.

Preliminary selection of exterior waterproofing systems 2021

June 30, 2021

This guide aims to simplify the preliminary selection of waterproofing systems. It provides a diagram of a structure with typical waterproofing applications. These applications are referenced to a waterproofing application matrix which indentifies types of waterproofing systems that are generally suitable for application.

Predicting condensation performance of custom-designed curtain wall

April 6, 2021

Condensation on glazed areas of building envelopes may seem innocuous. However, it can be unsanitary and damage adjacent building materials that can lead to costly remediation.

A really cool idea: As temperatures rise, so does the demand for cool roofing

May 27, 2020

As greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continue to trap heat and make homes and businesses more difficult to cool, cities are struggling to keep up with the demand on local energy grids. Higher cooling demands are also making it more costly to own a home, run a business, or staff an office building. It is incumbent upon designers, architects, and specifiers to factor in the costs of rising temperatures, and incorporate temperature-lowering cool roofs into their recommendations.

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Tag: Divisions 07

Extruded polystyrene in protected membrane roof assemblies

Insulation in the extreme

Durability with rainscreen masonry wall assemblies

Preliminary selection of exterior waterproofing systems 2021

Predicting condensation performance of custom-designed curtain wall

A really cool idea: As temperatures rise, so does the demand for cool roofing

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Tag: Divisions 07

Extruded polystyrene in protected membrane roof assemblies

Insulation in the extreme

Durability with rainscreen masonry wall assemblies

Preliminary selection of exterior waterproofing systems 2021

Predicting condensation performance of custom-designed curtain wall

A really cool idea: As temperatures rise, so does the demand for cool roofing

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