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Air Barriers' Impact on Energy Use in a Building

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.

Laverne Dalgleish

July 7, 2025

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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.

July 2025 Product Focus: Waterproofing/WRBs/Rainscreen

June 30, 2025

Sto Launches Next-Generation Air and Water-Resistive Barrier Solutions

StoShield SA and Sto GoldSeal STPE

June 27, 2025

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Sto Corp. announced the launch of StoShield™ SA and Sto GoldSeal™ STPE, next-generation air and water-resistive barrier solutions that are part of the complete Sto system of envelope technology.

TYPAR Launches Liquid Flashing for Superior Weather Protection

This product expands the company's Weather Protection System, providing unmatched efficiency, reliability and versatility

June 12, 2025

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TYPAR announced the launch of its latest innovation, TYPAR Liquid Flashing, an advanced, gun-grade elastomeric liquid flashing designed for superior air and water sealing in a variety of applications.

Dörken Systems Inc. Announces Upgrades to Air and Moisture Barriers

DELTA has enhanced its air—and water-resistant barriers to mitigate the risk of damage during project delays

June 11, 2025

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Dörken’s DELTA barriers provide upgraded protection against air and moisture infiltration, making your projects more resilient, cost-effective, and easier to manage.

Innovating the Envelope

How TruFast is redefining wall assembly for efficiency, performance, and sustainability.

Jill Bloom

Jason Wigboldy

June 10, 2025

From sealing air and water to slashing labor costs, TruFast’s Jason Wigboldy shares how new fastening technologies are tackling today's most pressing building envelope challenges — and reshaping the future of wall design.

May 2025 Product Buzz Guide

May 30, 2025

The Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.

IMETCO’s Jonnie Hasan to Speak at ABAA 2025 Conference

ABAA's Building Enclosure Conference will be in Denver, Colorado, May 6-7, 2025

April 13, 2025

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IMETCO announced that Jonnie Hasan, P.E., BECxP, CxA+BE, vice president of IMETCO, will be a featured speaker at the Annual Air Barrier Association of America’s Building Enclosure Conference in Denver, Colorado, May 6-7, 2025.