Weighing the material options
(10/01/2012)
Understanding the major material types in exterior insulation sheathing is important for design professionals.
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Reducing energy consumption with exterior sheathing
(10/01/2012)
With the ever-increasing demand for efficiency in new buildings, as well as the retrofitting of existing facilities, exterior sheathing plays an integral role in reducing energy consumption and the associated carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions....
Heat transfer and insulation
(10/01/2012)
Heat transfer occurs through three mechanisms: thermal convection, thermal conduction, and thermal radiation.
Understanding thermal mass
(10/01/2012)
Thermal mass is a substance’s ability to hold heat energy. It is related to density. A substance with high thermal mass stores a greater quantity of heat energy than one with low thermal mass,...
Understanding formaldehyde emissions and health
(10/01/2012)
The Canadian and U.S. economies are inextricably linked—trade between the two countries is the equivalent of $1.6 billion daily, while almost 300,000 people cross the border every 24 hours, according to U.S. Department of...
Saving energy through air filtration
(10/01/2012)
Indoor air quality (IAQ) technologies combining ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) and gas-phase purification allow engineers and facility managers to reduce energy consumption while ensuring a safe environment for building occupants. Now, the latest approach...
Expanding laminated glass performance
(09/01/2012)
The capabilities of laminated glass performance have expanded thanks to the introduction of stiff, structural polymer interlayers. This means reduced overall pane thickness and weight, improved durability of exposed laminate edges in exterior applications,...
Shingle manufacturers offer long-term warranties ranging from 25 to 50 years, or even a lifetime. Roofing contractors, in most cases, recommend which shingle manufacturer to use and then the builder/property owner makes the decision...
Preventing ice dams on steep-sloped roofs
(09/01/2012)
Without a properly engineered ventilation system on the roof, ice-damming can threaten a building’s health. An ice dam is a ridge of ice forming at the eaves of a roof, cricket, or valley that...
The Veer Towers are a pair of residential high-rises centred in the prestigious CityCenter development located between Bellagio and Monte Carlo on the Las Vegas Strip. With each leaning at opposing five-degree angles from...
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