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The Importance of Weather-Resistant Barriers

July 7, 2021

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Weather-resistant barriers play a crucial role in the protection and energy-efficiency of today’s commercial buildings.

Delmhorst Moisture Meters

June 28, 2021

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Delmhorst Instrument Co. introduces two new pin-type moisture meters, the BDX-20 and BDX-30. Features include custom display with auto backlight, making it easy to read in all light conditions; on-screen statistics so you never have to second guess yourself; wood temperature correction, both °C and °F; color-coded LEDs and more!

To Leak Or Not To Leak?

VAPOR PERMEABLE MEMBRANES REDUCE RISK OF MOISTURE ACCUMULATION RELATED TO AIR LEAKAGE.

Scott D. Wood

June 14, 2021

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Vapor permeable membranes reduce risk of moisture accumulation related to air leakage.

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The 10 Keys to a Quality Stucco Job

WANT A STUCCO JOB DONE RIGHT? FOLLOW THESE TEN STEPS.

Bruce Bell

June 9, 2021

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I’ve been in the plastering industry for almost 50 years. I started out as a hod carrier, worked for 18 years as a journeyman plasterer, served as the Executive Director of the Sacramento Valley Bureau for Lath and Plaster, and served on the Northern California Apprenticeship Committee.

CertainTeed Launches GlasRoc Tile Backer and GlasRoc Tile Backer Type X

New Gypsum Panels Feature A Specially Formulated Moisture-Resistant Core Designed For Tile Applications And Provides Fire and Sound Resistance

April 30, 2021

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Expanding on its GlasRoc portfolio of wall and ceiling products, CertainTeed presents GlasRoc Tile Backer and GlasRoc Tile Backer Type X.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum’s New Event Center Features Rockfon’s Metal Ceiling Systems

January 13, 2021

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Oklahoma City’s National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum recently opened its new 100,000-square-foot outdoor educational expansion and Annie Oakley Society Event Center.

Barrier System by Dryvit Systems Inc.

November 18, 2020

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NewBrick eliminates the need for miscellaneous steel due to the light weight of the insulated masonry veneer, while Outsulation Plus MD system incorporates a liquid-applied, air- and water-resistive barrier.

Ultra-Lath Plus Plastic Lath Meets Requirements for Impact, Cyclic Performance

November 2, 2020

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Ultra-Lath Plus, Plastic Components’ rustproof alternative to metal, now complies with 2020 FL Building Code and Metro Dade Co. HVHZ requirements for Impact and Cyclic performance per TAS 201, 202, 203.

MemBrain by CertainTeed

September 17, 2020

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MemBrain helps keep walls dry all year-round, significantly lowering the health and structural risks associated with moisture and mold.

CertainTeed's STONEfaçade

September 17, 2020

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NEW STONEfaçade from CertainTeed is a stylish, easy-to-install product that faithfully replicates the look and feel of real stone with screw-in-place installation (no mortar necessary).