Articles Tagged with ''adhesives and sealants''

Residential Air Sealing

Evolving energy codes and growing homeowner demands for energy-efficient homes are making air sealing an increasingly hot topic within the residential building industry.
Dave Wolf, Ph.D.
February 3, 2014
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Today’s builders are challenged with delivering homes that will pass codes and exceed buyer expectations for energy efficiency without compromising job site efficiency and profitability.
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Weld-Crete

LARSEN PRODUCTS CORP.
February 1, 2014
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Weld-Crete bonds new concrete, stucco, tile setting beds and terrazzo to any structural surface, be it on the interior or exterior.
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Self-Adhered Flashing

Benjamin Obdyke
January 23, 2013
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HydroFlash Self-Adhered Flashing was developed to deliver strong adhesion and temperature application and effectively meet the needs of installers.
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Straight Green: Continuous Air Barriers—Upping the Ante

The requirement for buildings to be designed with a continuous air barrier has been making its way into U.S. building codes ever since the state of Massachusetts first did in 2001 with the introduction of Section 1304.3.1 Air Barriers.
Chris Dixon
November 5, 2012
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 “The building envelope shall be designed and constructed with a continuous air barrier to control air leakage into, or out of the conditioned space.”


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