Articles Tagged with ''air barriers''

Spray Foam Insulation applied to a ceiling

Choosing Between Open and Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation

A clear, practical guide to the key differences between open- and closed-cell spray foam insulation—and how to choose the right option based on performance needs, climate, and building goals.
Maxime Duzyk is senior global director of building science and engineering for Huntsman Building Solutions
Maxime Duzyk
February 11, 2026
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A clear, practical guide to the key differences between open-and closed-cell spray foam insulation—and how to choose the right option based on performance needs, climate, and building goals.
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Interior view of The Museum of the Moving Image (MOMI)

Avoiding the Dual Vapor Barrier Trap—Why Mineral Wool Is a Smart Choice for Commercial Walls

Why understanding vapor permeability—not just R-value—can make or break the long-term performance of commercial wall assemblies.
Todd Shear
Todd Shear
February 4, 2026
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Whether you’re a specifying architect, general contractor or facility manager, virtually everyone in commercial construction is under pressure to meet energy codes and build tighter envelopes. But without careful consideration, that approach can unintentionally create a dual vapor barrier.
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An illustration of the new Dallas Area distribution center for Cameron Ashley

Cameron Ashley Opens Distribution Center to Serve Growing Dallas–Ft. Worth Construction Market

The company has opened a new Ft. Worth distribution center to improve product availability, delivery speed, and customer support across the fast-growing Dallas–Fort Worth construction market.
W&C Staff
February 1, 2026
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The company has opened a new Ft. Worth distribution center to improve product availability, delivery speed, and customer support across the fast-growing Dallas–Fort Worth construction market.


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INsulation being added to the wooden frame of a building
Building Better Enclosures

How Modern Building Envelope Materials Support New Code Requirements

Contractors are pushed toward tighter, more energy-efficient building envelopes. making continuity in insulation, air sealing, and moisture control essential and increasing the importance of integrated materials like spray foam, structural sheathing, coatings, and sealants to meet rising performance standards.
Daniel Darling, Director of Engineering at OX Engineered Products
Daniel Darling
Smitha Jayaraman is a product manager at Amrize Building Envelope
Smitha Jayaraman
Ed Klonowski is a senior product manager at Amrize Building Envelope
Ed Klonowski
January 16, 2026
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Modern updates to the IECC 2024 and ASHRAE 90.1-2022 push contractors toward tighter, more energy-efficient building envelopes, making continuity in insulation, air sealing, and moisture control essential and increasing the importance of integrated materials like spray foam, structural sheathing, coatings, and sealants to meet rising performance standards.
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Avalon Brighton, an apartment community located in Boston, Massachusetts

Brick Rainscreen Systems Can Improve Traditional Veneer Performance

Brick rainscreen systems offer a more energy-efficient, airtight, and sustainable alternative to traditional brick veneer, enabling modern buildings to meet ASHRAE, Passive House, and LEED performance standards.
Steve Collins is president of Desana Partners
Steve Collins
January 12, 2026
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Brick rainscreen systems offer a more energy-efficient, airtight, and sustainable alternative to traditional brick veneer, enabling modern buildings to meet ASHRAE, Passive House, and LEED performance standards.
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proper air and vapor control

From Energy Efficiency to Moisture Management: Why Air and Vapor Control Matter

How proper air and vapor control within building enclosures is essential for energy efficiency, moisture management, and long-term durability, emphasizing the need for continuous, well-integrated control layers and coordinated installation to prevent damage, inefficiency, and health issues.
Benjamin Meyer, AIA, LEED AP, serves as Building Enclosure Business Director for Siplast
Benjamin Meyer AIA, LEED AP
January 7, 2026
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How proper air and vapor control within building enclosures is essential for energy efficiency, moisture management, and long-term durability
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interior AVB (Air & Vapor Barrier) and exterior facade repairs to a building

Western Specialty Contractors Mitigates Building Envelope Air, Moisture Infiltration Issues at Chicago Medical Center

Western’s work was performed in phases, both vertically and horizontally, to allow for the hospital to manage office and patient room areas impacted by the work.
October 6, 2025
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Western Specialty Contractors - Chicago Facades Branch recently completed Phases 1-5 of a multi-phased, interior AVB and exterior facade repairs to a building at a medical center campus in the north suburbs of Chicago.


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