Air barriers significantly reduce energy use in buildings by minimizing air leakage, debunking long-held myths about “breathable” buildings and demonstrating through research and field testing that airtight construction—when paired with proper ventilation—improves energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality.
Air barriers significantly reduce energy use in buildings by minimizing air leakage, debunking long-held myths about “breathable” buildings and demonstrating through research and field testing that airtight construction—when paired with proper ventilation—improves energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality.
ClarkDietrich is adding two new components to its E-Screen entangled-mesh rainscreen rolls, providing a complete exterior cladding moisture management system that is compliant with ASTM performance criteria.
Ultra Drain Mat, Plastic Components’ rainscreen system for exterior cladding, drains moisture away and accelerates drying inside the wall cavity. Made of a durable 0.25- or 0.40-inch chemical-resistant polymer mesh, it prevents condensation and moisture intrusion and meets the International Building Code for water-resistant barriers.
Driwall LathNet is a metal lath and drainage plane system for adhered masonry veneer that provides a continuous drainage plane between the lath and weather-resistant barrier.
Remember the days of plain concrete box buildings and straight brick exteriors? When it comes to building facades, those days are most certainly in the past.
Ventilated Rainscreen Systems, Developed and Supported by a Single Manufacturer, Provide An Emergind Way for These Requirements to be Delivered Simply and Effectively.
Today’s architects, specifiers and contractors are faced with a number of challenges when designing the building envelope. Increasingly, they know that the solutions they choose must serve two masters.