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Water Resistant Barriers Meet Mandated Codes

George Caruso

May 1, 2016

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Why rainscreen tops the list of innovative moisture control systems.

Milwaukee Rejuvenation Achieves Multiple Construction Goals

May 1, 2016

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Masonry has combined with technology to create designs that meet harsh building codes and energy-efficiency regulations and serve to rejuvenate structures and neighborhoods nationwide.

Ronald McDonald Charity House Built with High Performance Materials

Herb Slone

May 1, 2016

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Creating comfort and a home-like environment in the Toledo-based Ronald McDonald house was a top priority for this project.

How Much Rain Does a Rainscreen Screen? (Part 2)

Chris Dixon

April 1, 2016

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In part one; rainscreen and open joint cladding systems were discussed. Part two will focus on test standards determining the performance of cladding systems designed for the rainscreen principle.

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.

Capital One Plaza Facade Receives Facelift

Western Specialty Contractors uses pneumatic stone vacuum lifter to install 260 imported travertine tiles to Capital One Plaza.

March 11, 2016

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Constructed in 1982, the travertine panel facade of the Capital One Plaza building in Houston, Texas was showing signs of spalling and the sealants were failing from years of weather exposure.