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Apartment Complex Completed with Driwall Rainscreen

Moisture and ventilation are essential to proper construction.
April 27, 2016
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The developer wanted to eliminate as much concern about moisture issues as possible. Mold and decay can ruin the profitability of a project. With the increase in building "tightness" for thermal protection, moisture problems are on the rise, causing a greater need for hydro-static pressure release and a ventilation method. 


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Marriott LEED

Citadel Helps Hotel Achieve LEED Certification

Three colors installed at varying depths give building a unique aesthetic.
March 30, 2016
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Design flexibility and an attractive aesthetic led to the choice of metal composite material from Citadel Architectural Products for a highly visible hotel project at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.


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Ontario Colonial Building

Plaster Shows Strength in Colonial Building

Consolidated plaster ceiling in Colonial building passes strength test after serious water infiltration.
March 17, 2016
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Historic Plaster Conservation Services Limited reported recently that a plaster ceiling the company consolidated in 2009 was accidentally flooded with water in 2015 and yet still easily passed a structural load test. 


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Moisture and Mold

The Predictability of Building Moisture & Mold Problems

With alarming number of buildings suffering from moisture and mold problems, no single document can address all the issues.
March 14, 2016
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Suppose there was a tool that could predict the likelihood of whether your building would fail. What if this tool could also provide you with information to help decrease risk factors? 


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