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From the tallest skyscrapers to the most expansive structures, depend on our external barrier protection products for a stronger, longer guarantee against the elements. These impactful, industry-leading products protect a building’s structural components in even the harshest conditions, increasing their longevity, reliability and stability for generations.
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August 30, 2022
Defining the Air Barrier Performance Standard for More Than 40 Years
No architect or building engineer today would consider erecting a commercial building without a continuous, fully…
READ MOREDecember 09, 2020
Five Ways to Accelerate Construction
From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions. In addition,…
READ MORENovember 20, 2019
PODCAST: Episode 5 – Building envelope training and expertise for AEC
> watch full podcast Jordan Merritt, a technical services engineer at GCP Applied Technologies, takes us through…
READ MOREOctober 02, 2019
PODCAST: Episode 2 – Technical services train the trainers
READ MORESeptember 02, 2019
Project briefcases, part 2
Part I of our project briefcases series featured a diverse construction portfolio that helped keep prominent, global…
READ MOREAugust 05, 2019
Project briefcases
Our diverse construction portfolio helped keep these high-profile projects on track. Waterproofing, fireproofing,…
READ MOREDecember 07, 2018
Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope
Contents Protecting your building envelope How air leakage can impact building durability Energy savings Net zero…
READ MOREOctober 01, 2018
Net zero building design and air leakage
Is it possible to create a building with a net energy consumption of zero? An increasing number of homeowners and…
READ MOREApril 25, 2018
Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection
As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone…
READ MOREJanuary 12, 2018
Tips for Avoiding Air Barrier Installation Issues
Proper air barrier installation So you’ve selected the ideal air barrier for your building project. Now what? Proper…
READ MOREJanuary 10, 2018
ASTM E 96: Testing Water Vapor Transmission through Materials
Selecting the right air barrier Understanding how much water vapor can pass through various materials used in wall…
READ MOREJanuary 10, 2018
ASTM E 331 and ASTM E 1105: Testing Water Resistance of Exterior Walls
Critical performance factor Water resistance is a critical performance factor for a building envelope, especially in…
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ASTM E 2357: Air Leakage Testing for the Real World
Real-world conditions By reducing air leakage, a continuous air barrier assembly can improve a building’s energy…
READ MOREDecember 20, 2017
Environmental Product Declarations
What is the environmental impact of the materials used in your buildings? Building owners and architects are…
READ MOREDecember 11, 2017
Understanding Key Air Barrier Terms
Employing air barriers to prevent air leakage and energy loss as a key piece of the building envelope has become…
READ MOREDecember 11, 2017
How much can air barriers save? Ask the calculator.
Air leakage in residential and commercial buildings is a major source of energy waste. According to the U.S. Energy…
READ MORENovember 10, 2017
Changing Times, Changing Codes
With pressure increasing to improve the energy efficiency of buildings — and increasing attention paid to building…
READ MORENovember 10, 2017
To Protect Building Durability, Focus on Air Barrier Durability
As discussed in a previous blog post, minimizing air leakage through the building envelope is important to protecting…
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