Don’t Forget the Connectors Structural connectors are designed to hold framing members to the foundation and to one another. They help a building withstand heavy loads, strong winds and earthquakes.

Double stud walls provide your home with more insulation, but they can also trap moisture. Because of this, they might be a ...

Fluid-applied, vapor-permeable membrane air barrier Allows passage of moisture vapor while eliminating the penetration of liquid moisture Install into building exterior wall assemblies Single ...

As mandatory safety checks apply only to old, high-rise buildings in commercial areas, some buildings whose exterior walls are peeling are not required to report safety check results, Ho said. The ...

Sto Corp. offers a pre-engineered exterior wall cladding system that provides a complete, coordinated, code-compliant system that is available from a single-source supplier.

Certified: Interior and exterior wall assemblies (Type III and V) that are certified by the ICC for 1-hour and 2-hour burn tests for both residential and non-residential applications.

Q What’s your recommendation for boosting wall insulation? I’m planning to remove all old wood siding and wall sheathing, all existing insulation, then add new insulation from the outside, new ...

After the former Allentown Metal Works sat empty for more than a decade, manufacturing is returning to the site full time. In the upcoming weeks, Eastern Exterior Wall Systems will move its ...

Fitting exterior walls with insulation will reduce heat loss, which in turn should help cut utility bills. While insulating walls and ceilings is a great idea, there are a number of different ...

The exterior wall assembly can be used for new buildings in WUI areas or any Fire Hazard Severity Zone within State Responsibility Areas. “The exterior wall assembly’s WUI compliance underscores ...

The exterior wall assembly can be used for new buildings in WUI areas or any Fire Hazard Severity Zone within State Responsibility Areas. “The exterior wall assembly’s WUI compliance underscores ...