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How Claddings Influence Building Wrap Performance

The type of cladding material chosen for a project plays a central role in how the rest of wall system should be designed

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Preliminary Selection of Exterior Waterproofing Systems

Selection of a suitable waterproofing system can present a building project team with a baffling array of choices



















Urban design, Composite material, Window, Building, Cloud, Line

The Importance of Weather-Resistant Barriers

Weather-resistant barriers are key to keeping a building protected













Tower block, Sky, Cloud, Building, Daytime, Window, World, Architecture, Condominium

Protecting Walls with Below-Grade Polyiso Insulation

A variety of insulation products are available to mitigate moisture problems













Tower block, Urban design, Building, Cloud, Black, Rectangle, Condominium, Sky, Grey, Skyscraper

Continuous Insulation: An, Energy-Efficient Solution

Making the right choice during the construction process can lead to greater efficiencies













Cyclical Testing of Flat Lock Copper Seams

Identifying the minimum requirements for meeting expected in-service loads without failure over a 75-year period







Road surface, Composite material, Brickwork, Brick, Flagstone

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As eco-consciousness rises, construction professionals may prepare to install more cool roofs throughout the nation. On top of regulating temperature, cool roofs also help counteract ecological degradation as Earth's temperature continuously rises. Photo courtesy of Evelyn Long; Unsplash.







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Roofs for Cold Storage Buildings

The unique idea of an “always cold” interior pushes the discussion about vapor drive and air intrusion of the enclosure of a cold storage building to a higher level








Low-Slope Roofing—Air Barriers and Vapor Retarders

Roof assemblies have more roles than simply keeping water out. Understanding control layers is key to successful design of modern roofs

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Building Enclosure  |  BuildingEnclosureOnline.com  |  Winter 2022

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