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Sto Corp. Introduces Sto GPS Board Rigid Insulation and StoTherm ci GPS Wall System

December 10, 2023

Sto Corp. has introduced its new Sto GPS Board, a graphite-enhanced, 100 percent closed-cell expanded polystyrene insulation board that can be used in a variety of applications, including the new StoTherm ci GPS wall system and improved StoTherm ci MVES and StoPowerwall ci systems.

Statue of Liberty Museum Employs Structural Thermal Breaks

Making the landmark more sustainable with concrete.

Tracy Dacko

December 5, 2023

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Making the landmark more sustainable with concrete.

Product Focus on Insulation

November 29, 2023

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Product Focus on Insulation

All-out Aesthetic and Energy Retrofit

The River Bend Food Bank works for all the community.

November 17, 2023

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The River Bend Food Bank works for all the community.

Why is Concrete Masonry Unit Construction Not More Common in America?

CMUs are rare in the U.S. but common in the rest of the world.

Mark Fowler

October 10, 2023

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The popularity of continuous insulation is now affecting CMU walls. Adding a layer of rigid foam over masonry and the cement plaster is NOT recommended. There is a perfect system designed for this and it is called exterior insulation finish systems. Ironically, in Europe, they are putting mineral wool into the cavity of red clay blocks so they can use adhered masonry veneer and keep the CI.

Changing Energy Codes

Adapting in advance of inevitable mandates from March.

Todd Gluski

July 21, 2023

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Adapting in advance of inevitable mandates from March.

Atlas Roofing Corporation EnergyShield XR

Atlas Roofing Corporation Introduces EnergyShield XR

Continuous insulation developed for high-performance below-grade applications

February 17, 2023

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On Feb. 1, Atlas introduced EnergyShield XR, engineered to provide continuous insulation for foundation walls and under slab use. Designed for architects, designers and builders, EnergyShield XR insulates the building foundation to improve energy efficiency and interior comfort for occupants.