Items Tagged with 'walls'

The Rainscreen Association in North America has released a new Division 01 specification to establish clear, unified performance requirements for rainscreen wall assemblies, addressing critical gaps in traditional specification practices.

Effective techniques are critical for keeping out air and moisture. 

New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s language around fire protection in exterior façades. Aiming to enhance the fire safety standards in exterior walls, fireblocking is now mandatory behind ventilated cladding, with few exceptions.

Holcim has completed its acquisition of OX Engineered Products, a leader in advanced wall insulation and sheathing solutions. OX Engineered Products will now operate as a standalone line of business within Holcim Building Envelope.

The Rainscreen Association in North America announced that Graham Finch of RDH will be presenting on how and why rainscreen walls work or when they don’t at the RAiNA Conference in Chicago on Nov. 7.

Product Focus on Insulation

Sto Corp. has launched the Sto Wall Selector tool, which is the latest in its suite of online, self-help tools. The Sto Wall Selector is designed to assist users in finding the best Sto wall system for a particular project.

What impact does insulation have on acoustic performance of a wall assembly?