Wrb (weather resistant barrier) - Articles

Head Flashings at Window and Door Openings

Flashings at window and door openings can be a tricky task. Here’s a breakdown of best practices.

Bill Egan

November 19, 2024

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Flashings at window and door openings can be a tricky task. Here’s a breakdown of best practices.

RAiNA COO Laverne Dalgleish to Present at Conference

September 5, 2024

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The Rainscreen Association in North America announced that Laverne Dalgleish, COO of RAiNA and executive director of the ABAA, will be presenting on water-resistive barriers, the last line of defense, at the RAiNA Conference in Chicago on Nov. 7.

VIDEO: What’s Going on With EIFS Premiums?

Mike Griffin outlines some of the key issues that were discussed at this year’s TLPCA event in Galveston.

John Wyatt

Michael Griffin

July 24, 2024

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In this video, W&C contributor Mike Griffin, of Demand Products, speaks with John Wyatt about this year’s TLPCA Annual Convention & Trade Show.

Fiberglass Z-girts (green) installed horizontally, with rainscreen (blue) and wire lath installed vertically.

The Evolution of Continuous Insulation–Stucco Systems

CI stucco could affect methods used in future building codes.

Chris Little

July 18, 2024

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CI stucco could affect methods used in future building codes.

Air Barriers’ Building Performance Impacts—It’s Not Just Energy Savings

Air leakage can have serious effects on a building

Laverne Dalgleish

July 9, 2024

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Air leakage can have serious effects on a building

Urban Climate Chaos: The AWBs of Future-Proofing the Built Environment

AWBs Can Help With Climate Change But Are Not The Ultimate Solution

Benjamin Meyer AIA, LEED AP

June 20, 2024

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AWBs Can Help With Climate Change But Are Not The Ultimate Solution

PINKWRAP from Owens Corning

March 13, 2024

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Owens Corning’s PINKWRAP is engineered to help keep the elements out. It protects during and after installation, helping prevent water and air infiltration.