As a field technician, I spend a large percentage of my time working with contractors. This involves attending preconstruction meetings, site visits and providing installation training on mock-ups. 

During the summer months, we usually put a layer of sunscreen on to protect our skin from damage and burns, which can contribute to skin cancer. But why do we call it “sunscreen?”

It is important to establish a continuous air barrier for several reasons. 

When we look at the modern building environment, one of the hottest topics on many people’s minds are weather barriers and moisture control.

Energy efficiency, durability, resiliency and a healthier indoor environment, are all key goals when optimizing the enclosure.

Providing a high-performance layer of moisture and air protection is critical in new construction or renovation projects, and the specific qualities needed vary greatly with each unique application. Kingspan offers a complete approach to moisture management with its combination of the right building wrap, flashing and tape to help keep water out of the wall system, provide an air barrier, and even allow moisture vapor to escape. 

Sto announces the introduction of Sto RapidGuard. The new product is a single-component, multi-use air barrier and waterproofing material that seals rough openings, seams, sheathing joints, cracks, penetrations, and transitions in above-grade wall construction.