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Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes

The Pro Builder

But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP).

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Flat Roof Installation Techniques

CCR Magazine

The methods of installing flat roofs have gone through a lot of changes considering the design and usage of the building. Flat roofs are more stylish, and they are adaptable for the use of other facilities like roof gardens or terraces. It entails fire hazards if not operated properly.

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Wildland Urban Interface (WUI): Specifying fire-resistant roofs

Construction Specifier

By Greg Keeler Photos courtesy Owens Corning (OC) Considering fire activity over the last year, the consequences of wildfires can be seen across a wide range of geographies and climate zones. There was significant fire activity in many parts of the country at the same time which doesn’t typically happen.”

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Leave lightning protection to specialists: Install & Disconnect.

CCR Magazine

Installing a watertight roofing system requires attention to every detail from exhaust penetrations and skylights to snow retention and gutters. Various components of lightning protection systems are installed before, during and after the roof installation , meaning everyone should be included in the project schedule.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction

BDC Network

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems.

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8 ways to cool a factory

BDC Network

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. The US manufacturing sector is booming. Manufacturing has one of the highest costs to hire, estimated at $5,100 by RecruiterBox. Manufacturing plants are often extremely hot.