2017 April

Walls & Ceilings Magazine

The April issue of Walls & Ceilings features the success story of Master Interiors, an in-depth look at continuous insulation, and more.

Addressing Continuous Insulation: Minimizing Thermal Bridges in CI

Keep the “C” in CI: How to minimize thermal bridges in continuous insulation when fastening cladding.

MacGregor Pierce

April 1, 2017

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Given the growing adoption of rigorous energy codes, most wall professionals have encountered the need to use continuous insulation in commercial buildings.

A Tale of Plaster Toiling: Wood Lath and Plaster Ceilings

N. A. Mednick

April 1, 2017

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After an accident in the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Brooklyn, New York, the cast plaster ornament and the wood lath and plaster ceiling was reevaluated.

Dangers of Interior Dust for Contractors

Dust is more harmful than you may think.

Brian Paich

April 1, 2017

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For contractors, projects come with inherent risks that can be minimized through proper precautions, practical training and ongoing education.

Sound Wall Forensics: Sound Testing in Multi-Housing Projects

There’s more to sound testing then contractors know—and it goes beyond third party testing.

Don Pilz

Steven J. Orfield

April 1, 2017

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Designing sound walls for multi-housing projects can be complex, especially when dealing with the problems of user satisfaction.

Compartmentalization in Multi-Family Buildings

A Tight House

Shawn Dunahue

April 1, 2017

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Driven by shifts in homebuyer demographics and a growing attraction to urban living, multifamily housing is hotter than ever.

Master Interiors in the Mid-Atlantic

John Wyatt

April 1, 2017

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For more than 40 years, Delaware's premier wall and ceiling contractor has consistent and solid growth potential that continues to flourish.

Engineered Air and Moisture Barriers Boost Wall Performance

How engineered air and moisture barriers boost wall performance for green, resilient, energy-saving construction.

April 1, 2017

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

Because We’ve Always Done It That Way: EIFS Installation Questions

April 1, 2017

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An explanation of a few "whys" of EIFS installation.

Sounding Off on Silica

April 1, 2017

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Get in front of the new silica rules before OSHA intervenes.

Midpoint Construction Management Tips for Subcontractors (Part 2)

A series on construction project management best practices.

Allen L. Crowley Jr.

April 1, 2017

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There are several things subcontractors can do to better manage midpoint construction.

Product Focus on Insulation

April 1, 2017

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Insulation products from Ownes Corning, Dow Building Solutions, and more.

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Walls & Ceilings Magazine

2017 April

Features

Addressing Continuous Insulation: Minimizing Thermal Bridges in CI

A Tale of Plaster Toiling: Wood Lath and Plaster Ceilings

Dangers of Interior Dust for Contractors

Sound Wall Forensics: Sound Testing in Multi-Housing Projects

Compartmentalization in Multi-Family Buildings

Master Interiors in the Mid-Atlantic

Engineered Air and Moisture Barriers Boost Wall Performance

Columns

Because We’ve Always Done It That Way: EIFS Installation Questions

Sounding Off on Silica

Midpoint Construction Management Tips for Subcontractors (Part 2)

Departments

Product Focus on Insulation

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