Cavity Wall Design, Air Barrier/Moisture Retarder and Workmanship A Two Part Article
August 2021

Discover more about cavity wall designs and workmanship.

Air Barriers: Air Barrier and Flashing Compatibility Verification
November 2016

It seems every project requires confirmation that flashing materials are compatible with the air/vapor barriers. This has never been an issue before, so wh

Managing Moisture in Masonry Wall Assemblies
October 2016

While the quest for increased R-values has led to dramatic reductions in air movement through building assemblies, it has also reduced their ability to dry when they get wet.

LATICRETE celebrates 60 years
April 2016

LATICRETE celebrated its 60th anniversary at the World of Concrete on February 2—5.

AC-Tech’s Go-Early technology wins World of Concrete “Experts Choice” Award
April 2015

AC-Tech’s Go-Early Technology was the recipient of the World of Concrete’s prestigious “Experts Choice Award for Most Innovative Product.”

Fluid applied air and water barriers
October 2014

Air and water barriers serve an important role in the functionality of high-performance building veneers.

XL-Perm Air, Vapor and Water Barrier System
August 2014

Pecora’s XL-Perm Air, Vapor and Water Barrier System consists of products that work together to provide complete protection for a building envelope.

The bricks and mortar for maximizing building envelope performance
August 2014

Having a broad scope mason contractor covering cavity wall and exterior cladding on a project is a growing preference for general contractors.

Enverge Cavity Wall Products for building envelope design, performance
June 2014

Firestone Building Products Co. has introduced a line of Enverge Cavity Wall Products.

The LiquiDAM
February 2014

TEC’s The LiquiDAM Penetrating Moisture Vapor Barrier delivers less than .1 permeability of water vapor through the membrane.

Vapor retarder/barrier building products
February 2014

Strong Man Building Products Corp., a manufacturer of nettings and tarps for debris and weather enclosures, is expanding its product line with the addition of VaporBlock.

Keeping the Coast Guard high and dry
September 2013

With a fleet of ships that includes 35 different types of cutters and smaller boats, the U.S. Coast Guard understands the importance of keeping its vessels watertight.

Blueskin SA and SA LT air and vapor membranes
December 2012

Blueskin SA and SA LT 18-inch and 36-inch-wide sheet-applied, non-permeable air and vapor barriers now are imprinted with a high-visibility, branded design.

Salt Lake City’s City Creek Center
October 2012

While the economic conditions of these last five years have crippled most cities, the timing of City Creek Center has been like manna to the people of Salt Lake City.

Air Barriers and Insulation
July 2011

In order to make a building energy efficient, and to control moisture infiltration, air/vapor barriers are commonplace on almost all commercial structures today.

Masonry Anchoring Systems: Today and Beyond
April 2011

Today’s masonry walls are complex and sophisticated, incorporating concepts and materials that create sustainable, energy-efficient< and environmentally friendly wall systems.