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Items Tagged with 'vapor barrier'

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energex one trowl membrane

energex Wall Systems One-Step Trowel-On Membrane

January 29, 2022
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One-Step Trowel-On Membrane is a self-gauging trowel-on membrane that acts as both moisture/air barrier and adhesive. One-Step Trowel-On Membrane produces a level surface of approximately 1.5 mm thickness of membrane and adhesive and allows simultaneous installation of drainage insulation. This feature makes waterproofing applications fast and easy, saving labor costs of 25% or more in efficient application of drainage insulation over vapor/air barrier membrane.


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CertainTeed

Air Barriers & Vapor Barriers

AN OVERVIEW OF EACH TYPE OF BARRIER AND ITS SPECIFIC STRATEGIC FUNCTION.
Ted Winslow
April 26, 2021
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As homeowners, facilities managers and building owners become more conscious of the need to conserve natural resources and protect structures—while also maintaining indoor air quality—air and vapor barriers will continue to play an important role.


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KWK WSM

KWK Architects Completes Design & Renovation for the Washington University School of Medicine

Transformed space supports the school's Department of Psychiatry
March 26, 2021
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Construction is complete on a project to renovate the second, third, and fourth floors of Renard Hospital on the Washington University School of Medicine campus in St. Louis. 


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Vapor & Air Barriers: What's the Difference?

Why people are confusing these two barriers, and clearing up the confusion once and for all.
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Mike Griffin
December 3, 2019
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When we look at the modern building environment, one of the hottest topics on many people’s minds are weather barriers and moisture control.


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cold weather building envelope

A Building Envelope for Cold Weather

Don’t let Old Man Winter put a freeze on your building envelope—it requires special considerations
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Jason Peace
February 5, 2019
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Better Wall Design

Resilient Construction through Better Wall Design

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Thomas Hackett
February 7, 2018
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Using innovate design and high performance building materials to achieve efficiency goals.
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EIFS and waterproofing

Room to Breathe: EIFS, Stucco & Thin Stone

Ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
John Koester
January 9, 2018
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The historical mudslinging between proponents of traditional stucco clad walls and modern EIFS continues as both sides compete to be spec’d in projects small and large.
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Primer-less Air Barrier

GCP Applied Technologies Inc.
March 6, 2017
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The company (formerly Grace Construction Products) announced the launch of Perm-A-Barrier NPS Wall Membrane, a primer-less, self-adhered air and vapor barrier membrane.
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Rollershield VB

Master Wall Inc.
January 9, 2017
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Master Wall Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of Rollershield VB, the vapor barrier version of our Rollershield. 


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Insulation Systems Engineered Right

Randy Straight
August 24, 2011
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One of the key components of sustainable homes and buildings is a thermally efficient and dry building envelope that minimizes the leakage of air through the home. Air leaks in walls and attics decrease occupant comfort by permitting the entrance of cold or hot air, depending on the season.
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