A renewed focus on better barrier wall construction has emerged recently, driven not by hypothetical ideals but by real and present demands.

Firestone Building Products Co., a manufacturer and supplier of a comprehensive “Roots to Rooftops” product portfolio, introduced an all-inclusive guide to help customers navigate the best green products for LEED Version 4 requirements. Green building professionals can download the guide online.

Dryvit Systems, Inc., the manufacturer of exterior insulation and finish systems in North America, announced the launch of its ReVyvit by Dryvit program to help building owners, architects and engineers harness energy savings and revitalize buildings through renovation with Dryvit’s Outsulation Systems and other energy saving retrofits.