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No matter where you live in the US or Canada, it’s always building season. Which means that building pros don’t have the time to search the web for construction news, building trends, building code updates, and inspiration. Which is why we did the work for [...]
1. What is outsulation? Outsulation is the construction practice of placing a layer of insulation on the exterior side of the building. The generic term is rigid foam sheathing or rigid foam insulation. […]
In just about every climate in which we live and build, the No. 1 job of any building enclosure is environmental separation. Keeping water, air, and heat locked in or out of buildings can make them more resource-efficient, durable, and safer for occupants. The [...]
True or False: All STUCCO tapes are the same. If you're Kirk Giordano, the answer is unequivocally false. Of course, we happen to agree, but it's always great to see high-quality professional contractors relying on our tape in the field. "I've lost a ton of [...]
Fiberglass is a popular choice for insulation but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Understanding its specific properties as well as its strengths and drawbacks can go a long way towards making the right insulation choice for your building’s needs. Let’s examine some common myths and [...]
“Metal building systems now account for over 50% of new low-rise, non-residential buildings in the U.S.,” proclaims the 2014 Annual Report of the Metal Building Manufacturer’s Association (MBMA). This stunning statistic may take some by surprise, but not us. With the potential to create sleek, [...]
Let’s dispel the myth that metal buildings are for short-term use only. The truth is quite the opposite. Long a standard for warehouses, distribution centers and industrial facilities, metal building has evolved to include commercial office buildings, retail storefronts, and even residences. Why? Because metal [...]
“Build it tight, vent it right.” It’s a phrase commonly used by high-performance building experts to describe the two most crucial design tenants of energy-efficient home construction. Without a virtually airtight, well-insulated building envelope, achieving the energy performance levels now [...]
For more than 40 years, ECHOtape has helped companies match their specific application needs with the right tape. Serving industries across North America including manufacturing, building and construction, paper mills and paper converters, the company focuses exclusively on pressure sensitive tape by bringing performance and [...]
An attached garage is a nice place to park your car and store your stuff, but it can also be a health hazard. The simple act of starting your car in the morning produces harmful carbon monoxide; gas furnaces, water heaters, chemicals, fertilizers and paints [...]
Hurricane Michael. Superstorm Sandy. The Phuket Tsunami. The Nepal Earthquake. Super Typhoon Haiyan. Whenever and wherever a natural disaster wreaks havoc in the world, sustainability and building resilience, a.k.a. resilient design, becomes the topic of conversation amongst architects, builders, and contractors. Yet the two, while [...]
Expect the unexpected. That seems to be the encompassing lesson of 2016 and 2017, two years characterized by listings shortage, surging home prices, catastrophic weather events, stable mortgage rates, and relentless political noise. And yet while housing analysts continue to obsess over the minutiae, one [...]
