Being code-compliant is a simplified response to a highly intricate issue. How does one choose the appropriate products for a project’s cladding? The external wall assembly comprises numerous components. The substrate, air-water barrier, attachment...
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This Month’s Features

Using Polycarbonate Wall Systems to Tie in School District Colors
Advancing its mission to cultivate a better community through a commitment to youth, healthy living, and fostering social responsibility, the YMCA of Greater Grand...

SNAPSHOT: Concourse A Marketplace, Denver International Airport
Móz Designs’ latest installation at Denver International Airport features 10 custom metal columns that seamlessly connect six beloved local restaurants in the newly...

A Matter of Trust: Contractors Weigh in on Daylighting Systems
Daylighting systems, which passively harness and enhance sunlight, are not simple skylights. Rather, they apply physics to standard glass domes, which facilitate and diffuse...

Sealant Selection Guide for Metal Building Systems
Metal building systems rely on the right caulk or sealant to stay watertight, structurally sound, and protected from environmental stress.


