Innovative Walls
New ASU Building is Above and Beyond Sustainable
By Lisa Barnard, GCP. High-performance research facility dedicated to sustainability reaches high bar for sustainability requirements. The Interdisciplinary Science and Technology 7 (ISTB-7) building at Arizona State University is now one of the most modern and ambitious LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) projects on campus. The new, approximately ...
Manage Moisture and Airflow in Your Walls
By Evelyn Witterholt. LP Building Solution’s WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier wall system protects your home from water and air infiltration. The last thing any homeowner wants to deal with is water and air infiltration in their homes. When unnecessary water gets into your walls, it can lead to ...
Smart Home Demonstrates the Value of Efficient Building Products
By Cass Jacoby. The Living Lab shows us how products like VYCOR® enV-S™ help make homes more efficient and prove their place in sustainable home construction of the future. Anyone driving down the street and looking at the construction of this house wouldn’t recognize anything too different about it. ...
CRRC Rated Wall Products Directory Now Live!
The directory is the only publicly available database for the radiative properties of exterior wall products. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce the launch of the new CRRC Rated Wall Products Directory. The directory is the only publicly available database for the radiative properties of exterior wall ...
ATAS International Introduces Woodland Series
The Woodland Series of panel colors is now offered by ATAS. Four classic woodgrain patterns (Birch, Cedar, Driftwood and Walnut), with a 70% PVDF coating, are available in .032 aluminum. The warmth of wood can now be achieved with the durability of metal for a variety of applications, including ...
Always Look on the SmartSide® of Life
By LP Building Solutions. LP Building Solutions has the prefinished siding solution you are looking for. As a trusted trim and siding manufacturer for over 40 years, LP Building Solutions is still looking for ways to change the siding game. Recently, they’ve launched their brand new LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim ...
New High-performance Solar Air Heating Wall Panel
ATAS International is proud to introduce InSpire HP, their new high-performance solar air heating wall panel. ATAS has been manufacturing their traditional InSpire wall panel since 2002, with a 70% PVDF paint finish. That product is still available, in a variety of colors, however, the heating performance of the ...
Keep Moisture and Mold Out With ProTect Furring Strips
By Evelyn Witterholt. These durable furring strips are perfect for protecting your home by keeping moisture out of your walls. The last thing any homeowner wants is for their walls to be damaged from mold or excess moisture. One of the best ways to prevent this kind of damage from ...
Protect Your Home From Leaks and Pests With ProTect Drain Mat
By Evelyn Witterholt. This breathable, moisture resistant drain mat prevents water from damaging your walls. Although rainy weather can be nice from time to time, the potential for leaks and mold in the walls of your home is anything but pleasant. When moisture accumulates in the layers of your walls, ...
SOPREMA® Releases New, More Eco-Friendly Insulation Panels
The dense closed-cell composition of SOPRA-XPS makes it efficient, versatile and even more eco-friendly. SOPREMA, Inc.® — a leader in the roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering industries — has released its new SOPRA-XPS product line, a mix of extruded polystyrene thermal insulation panels, with applications in inverted roofing ...
