Air Barriers: Subcontract Barrier Installation or Keep In-House?
December 2016

I see masonry contractors installing fluid-applied air barrier systems. I’d like to see us move toward keeping that in-house. Do you have any advice to h

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

Scheels All Sports gets protection year ‘round
October 2015

To protect the new Scheels store from the cold winters and hot, humid, summers of eastern Kansas, the building architect, R.L. Engebretson, specified a liquid-applied air barrier.

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.

Fluid Applied Air and Water Weather Barrier System
December 2012

DuPont Building Innovations has launched the DuPont Tyvek Fluid Applied Air and Water Weather Barrier System.

PROSOCO, BEI Announce Partnership
June 2010

PROSOCO and BEI, have formed a partnership to produce, market and distribute air- and water-resistive barrier component systems using an advanced sealant technology.

The Skinny on Insulation
March 2010

Mason contractors have a lot on their plates. You have to consider everything from A to Z as it affects your projects. So, what about insulation?

Lesson in Going Green
October 2008

Hohmann & Barnard Inc. is leading the way by incorporating "green" technologies into its product mix.

Product Watch: Air/Vapor Barrier Choices
September 2008

As energy costs continue to increase, the use of air/vapor barriers becomes more critical to today's design environment.

ASTM Issues New Standard
May 2008

Moisture-triggered polyurethanes have been recognized as being in a class of their own versus their moisture-cured counterparts.

The Advantages of Fluid-applied Air and Moisture Barriers
October 2004

The Advantages of Fluid-applied Air and Moisture Barriers