The Standards Council of the American Iron and Steel Institute has formed a new group that will be primarily responsible for the ongoing development of AISI S250, North American Standard for Thermal Transmittance of Building Envelopes with Cold-Formed Steel Framing.
Visitors can learn about products to meet building codes in the South-Central states, including Barricade Plus House Wrap and Thermo-Brace Structural Sheathing.
The recently enacted Covid-19 relief package titled “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021” has extended the Federal Energy Tax Credit (Section 45L) through December 31, 2021, and made the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction (Section 179D) permanent. While both tax incentives offer significant value and the qualification process is simple, they are often overlooked by developers and homebuilders.
As demand for exterior insulation wall systems continue, it is important to recognize
the popularity of this cladding is aided not only by a myriad of aesthetic options,
but also by the 'guts' of the system.
Sto Corp., the innovative leader and producer of integrated exterior wall systems for new building construction and restoration, has adopted a new naming convention to ensure ease of specification and peace of mind for customers concerned about code compliance and sustainability.