Spray foam insulation has emerged as a leading solution in this transition due to its energy efficiency, durability, and performance when compared to traditional insulation materials.
Tag: Moisture control
Aside from the structural challenges, the thermal challenges for basements include the following functions: (1) facilitating moisture drainage at the face of the exterior insulation down to the foundation drainage system, (2) keeping temperature...
It is important to take all environmental factors and design choices into consideration before choosing a particular type of flooring as resinous flooring is not a one size fits all product. For example, some...
Mould, moisture, and the building envelope
(01/02/2023)
Mould growth in buildings can occur when mould spores, which are always present in buildings, are exposed to wet or humid conditions for a sufficient length of time and on an appropriate surface to...
Understanding flooring moisture mitigation
(01/03/2022)
When it comes to flooring specification, understanding moisture measurement and floor prep will protect against pitfalls in construction.
Measuring wood’s moisture content
(07/30/2020)
Wood is an exceptionally versatile and attractive building material that has been used in construction for thousands of years. Wood’s advantages in construction are many. It is extremely strong in relation to its weight,...
Five common mistakes made in the façade industry
(06/15/2020)
Looking at the façade industry today and for the future, there is a progression toward lightweight/low-mass solutions. This is in response to the demand for lowering the amount of embodied energy in the construction...
The Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies at George Brown College, Toronto, in co-operation with a manufacturer is studying the performance of continuous air barrier, vapour retarder, and fibreglass insulation products.
The construction industry has witnessed an ongoing trend toward large-dimension material panels over the last 60 to 70 years. A pattern of 1.2 x 2.4-m (4 x 8-ft) sheets of oriented strandboard (OSB) and...
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