Tag: insulation

Knauf Insulation Going Formaldehyde-Free in 2026
(12/29/2025)
Knauf Insulation, Inc. (Knauf), the North American division of Knauf Group, a family-owned global manufacturer of fiberglass insulation, has positioned itself as the first company to have an entirely formaldehyde-free product portfolio by the...
The 2025 Winds of (Code) Changes: Insulation and Air Leakage
(06/08/2025)
Fiberglass insulation systems continue to be a strong tool in minimizing air leakage in metal building systems, as it effectively plays a role in separating exterior environmental conditions from the interior space of the...
Fiberglass Insulation for Metal Building Systems
(06/02/2025)
Through the work of various industry organizations, recent updates have been made regarding thermal performance (R-value) verification, surface burning characteristics verification, and ensuring metal buildings insulated with fiberglass can comply with whole-building air leakage...
Untangling the Code
(03/05/2025)
According to the International Building Code, all foam plastics installed in the building envelope require an additional step for a thermal barrier. IBC Section 2603.4 defines thermal barriers and various deviations, derivatives, or direct...

This Month’s Features

Rock Island High School Leans Into Fire Protection

For a building that opened in 1937, there are few blemishes in the history of Rock Island High School in Illinois. A recently completed...
How Evolving Roof Clamps Are Reducing Labor Costs

Traditional roof clamps and brackets were often built around engineering conventions rather than jobsite realities
How Advanced Leveling Technology Raises the Bar for Metal Construction

Whether it is long-span architectural panels, high-visibility building facades, or precision-engineered roof systems, panel flatness, structural integrity, and aesthetics all depend on one critical...
Batten Seam Roofing: Traditional Craft Meets Modern Metal

Once a staple of historic handcrafted European architecture, batten seam metal roofing is reemerging as a fashionable choice in today’s construction market. Blending time-tested...