Exteriors

2016 July

Fire Testing Exterior Walls

Q: I’m working on a project where the exterior envelope is part of the bid package. In the construction documents there is a requirement for the exterior wall to meet NFPA 285 testing. What is...

2016 June

Laser Range Meter

Messy paper trails can really slow you down, especially when you have a lot of jobsite areas to visit. The new Hilti Laser range meter PD-C is here to help. The PD-C captures and saves...

2016 May

Exterior Plaster

Super Cement, a product manufactured by Omega Products International, is a premium all-purpose portland cement-based scratch and brown plaster available in fibered or non-fibered formulas.      This pre-blended proprietary product has an industry leading...

2016 April

Drainage and Ventilation System

Designed for use with exterior stone, stucco, brick cedar or fiber cement siding, the Ultra Drain Mat from Plastic Components is an easy-to-install rainscreen system that provides effective drainage and ventilation.      It keeps...

2016 April

Efflorescence Reducing Admixture

Omega Products International now packages its E-FX Admix in 1-gal. (128 oz.) jugs, making it 3x more affordable than the standard 4 oz. bottle.      E-FX Admix is designed to help reduce efflorescence and...

2016 March

Concrete Foundation Wall Structural Panel

USG Corporation announces the newest addition to the USG Structural Solutions product portfolio: USG Structural Panel Concrete Foundation Wall.      USG Structural Panel Concrete Foundation Wall is a wall panel that is fastened to...

January 2016

SOPREMA® Offers Scholarship for Building Envelope Students

SOPREMA® announces its new scholarship program. The SOPREMA Scholarship was founded to assist students pursuing a degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a similar field at an accredited four-year college or university....

2015 December

EIFS Accessories

Sto Corp. introduces Sto Mesh Corner Bead Standard and Sto Drip Edge Profile. These accessory products work with StoTherm® ci and StoQuik® Silver wall systems to enhance the quality of the wall systems. Sto Corp....

2015 December

Waterproofing System

Soprema®, Inc. has developed Mammouth Neo®, an eco-friendly, high performing waterproofing system developed with new technology to provide a sustainable, durable product with increased longevity and UV stability.      Mammouth Neo is comprised of...