Articles Tagged with ''moisture''

In commercial building design, weight and strength were traditionally viewed as one-and-the-same, especially when it came to choosing continuous insulation. 

One of the most successful technologies used today to deter rainwater intrusion into a building's exterior wall and protect its envelope is the rainscreen system. Introduced more than 20 years ago in the United States, rainscreen technology has continued to advance, along with its popularity among building owners who desire a "stylish raincoat" for their structure.

Commercial and single family residential construction techniques have seen a change in recent years. Today, tightening the structures to prevent thermal leakage is a common practice. 

The ways in which liquid and vapor move through our building envelopes are complex, and even today not completely understood; but the fact that lots of water can (and does) move through porous building materials is a phenomenon that rules over so much of the way we build.

The company has released its lightweight and sustainable 5/8-inch Type X gypsum wallboard with moisture- and mold-resistant properties: USG Sheetrock Brand EcoSmart Panels Mold Tough Firecode X.