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Pressure Equalized vs. Drained and Back-Ventilated Rainscreens: Key Differences Explained
Determining the difference between a drained and back-ventilated rainscreen and a pressure-equalized rainscreen cannot be done by visual inspection alone; ...
Common Questions About the Availability of Non-Combustible Aluminum Cladding for NYC’s New Building Codes
1. Where can I find non-combustible cladding in stock, "ready to ship"? Fairview Architectural manufacturs Vitraplate® pre-finished 3mm(1/8") solid aluminum ...
CSX East: Sustainability with Vitrabond
(This article was originally published on www.FLSustainability.com)In Southeast Washington D.C., a site formerly owned by CSX has been developed into ...
Polyisocyanurate (Polyiso) vs. Mineral Wool for Continuous Insulation (CI): Which One Should I Use?
The choice between using polyiso and mineral wool insulation depends on a variety of factors, including the specific application, cost, ...
Non-Sequential Cladding Installation – What is it, and Why Should I Care?
Non-sequential cladding installation is a method of installing exterior cladding on a building that does not require the installation of ...
Stella (14 Lecount Place): Total Curtain Wall
(This article was originally published on www.FLSustainability.com)Consolidation of expansive glass and non-glass cladding into a total curtain wall system is ...
Should Metal Panel Cladding Have Welded Corners?
Many of you may not know this but in my early metal fabricating career I was a certified welder in ...
Top 3 Metal Cladding Rainscreen Systems for 2023
One of the most effective ways of enhancing the performance of a building envelope is to use a rainscreen cladding ...
How will NFPA 285 affect MCM in 2023?
Cladding Safety with Metal Composite Material (MCM) and NFPA 285-19 One of the most talked about points when specifying ...
