For more information on parapet and control layer continuity, register for the Continuing Education Center webinar, Parapet Predicaments and Roof...
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A “cold storage building” is a building or a portion of a building or structure designed to promote the extended...
What is the difference between a metal roof and a metal deck? Welcome to Episode 5 of The Building Science...
The high output from bifacial modules could be extended for many years using a long-life membrane. Unlike conventional solar panels,...
Air Barrier vs. Vapor Retarder Welcome to Episode 4 of The Building Science FAQ series. The Building Science FAQ video...
Welcome to Chapter 3 of Commercial Roofing Fundamentals — an introduction to commercial roofing that provides an overview of concepts driving industry...
Building codes are sets of rules and regulations governing the design, construction, alteration and maintenance of buildings. While building codes...
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, nearly 40% of total U.S. energy consumption and approximately 75% of all electricity...
The roofing industry continues to discuss vapor retarders but should be discussing air barriers. One of the primary purposes of...
It’s happened to all of us: You buy a TV (or an HVAC… or a refrigerator… ) for your home...
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[Post was edited to remove commercial names etc.] PVC is inherently rigid and must be blended with plasticizers to make it flexible. Yes, plasticizers give […]
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