The Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) defines rainscreen as an “assembly applied to an exterior wall which consists of, at minimum, an outer layer, an inner layer, and a cavity between them sufficient...
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This Month’s Features
Finding beauty in utility
There can be great beauty in utility, and the Alma Rosa Vineyard barn serves as an excellent example. Located in California’s Central Coast, the...
The disconnect between barndo buyers and builders
I got pulled into the barndominium world through the marketing and sales of a company that sells kits. At first, I thought the category...
Where are the crews that data centers need?
Data center construction has tripled in two years, but the supply of qualified metal building erectors has not. The consequences of this disparity are...
Assess. Repair. Test. Coat.
A properly applied roof coating system can rejuvenate an aging metal roof, brightening its appearance, enhancing its energy efficiency, and delaying the need for...
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September 2026