Building Envelope/Waterproofing - Articles - Page 13

Inspector in Name; Educator and Advocate in Practice

Why you should have a third party inspect your project’s exterior.

Rhondalyn Riley

October 12, 2023

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Why you should have a third party inspect your project’s exterior.

National Institute of Building Sciences to Host Housing Affordability Hearing

The Nov. 6 event will cover the state of housing affordability and solutions to bring down the cost of housing

October 11, 2023

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The National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council will hold a public hearing on Nov. 6 at the National Press Club to discuss the state of housing affordability for middle- and working-class Americans.

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.

Tremco Acquires Wall System Fabrication Division of NOW Specialties LLC

Purchase helps solidify Tremco’s portfolio for all sides of the building envelope’s enclosure system

October 4, 2023

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Tremco CPG Inc. acquired the wall system fabrication division of NOW Specialties, LLC, specializing in metal composite material and aluminum composite material panels.

York Flashings Announces Meagan Elfert as Vice President

October 2, 2023

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York Flashings announced the promotion of Meagan Elfert, MBA, CDT, to the position of vice president. This promotion comes as a result of Elfert’s outstanding leadership and exceptional contributions to the organization.