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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

By preventing uncontrolled air movement between conditioned and unconditioned spaces, they help regulate indoor temperatures, control moisture, and improve energy efficiency. Uncontrolled air movement through penetrations in the building enclosure can increase energy costs as HVAC systems work harder to condition the air.

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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. Weatherproof outlets mounted 48 inches from the floor protect connections from moisture and damage. Install wall-mounted pegboards or slatwall systems to hang frequently used tools within easy reach.

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Sto Corp. Debuts Versatile Fiber Cement Rainscreen System

CCR Magazine

the innovative world leader in building envelope solutions, including wall cladding systems, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, announces the launch of StoVentec Fiber Cement Rainscreen System , a complete ventilated rainscreen cladding system that blends sustainability, design freedom, and performance.

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations. These include architectural and MEP systems, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents. People are protected in terms of safety and weather. describes test methods to evaluate the components of the overall glazing system.

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Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones

BD+C

Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.

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Designing with foam plastic insulating sheathing

Construction Specifier

In the 20 th century, wall assemblies discretized into multi-layered systems with each playing a distinct role. Over time, designers developed various wall configurations to provide thermal mass and weather protection suitable to particular building and climate parameters. Image courtesy PIMA.

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8 ways to cool a factory

BDC Network

8 ways to cool a factory 0 qpurcell Sat, 06/08/2024 - 10:00 Industrial Facilities Whichever way you look at it—from a workplace wellness point of view or from a competing for talent angle—there are good reasons to explore options for climate control in the factory workplace. The US manufacturing sector is booming.