Best Practices for Plaster and Stucco Installation in Extreme Weather
From freezing temperatures to extreme heat, adjusting application and curing practices is critical to achieving durable results
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ClarkDietrich Launches ASTM F2322 Barrier Mesh Walls
ClarkDietrich unveils ASTM F2322-tested barrier mesh wall systems with Grade 3 and Grade 4 ratings.
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Air, Water, Vapor Barriers: What Matters Most
Field guidance on barrier roles, testing, and install details that drive airtightness and durability.
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GA Corner
Tile Backer Rules for Showers and Baths
GA-216-2024 explains approved gypsum panels, fastening, and tile substrate rules.
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MFM Building Products Ultra HT Earns WUI Class A Fire Rating
Ultra HT gains WUI Class A fire approval now.
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Huntsman Assembly for Use as Fire-Rated Wall Solution Now UL Certified
Certification allows for easy conversion from other fire-rated wall design options to high-performance W-Wall.
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SAF C4000 Rainscreen Earns AAMA 509-22 Test
SAF updates third-party testing data for its C4000 drained and back-ventilated panel system.
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GA Corner
Clearance Requirements for Gypsum Panels Near Floors and Grade
Gypsum panel clearance rules protect assemblies from moisture, damage and long-term performance risks.
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Code Isn’t Stone — It’s Process and Judgment
How approved drawings, not just code books, define compliance — and what contractors must document.
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Engineering Color That Lasts, High-Performance Pigments in Modern Coatings
High-performance colorant systems—built around UV-stable organic and inorganic pigments, proper dispersion, and validated accelerated weathering tests—deliver measurably better fade resistance, color uniformity, and long-term exterior coating durability than standard “universal” architectural tinting colorants.
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