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Flashings create weather-resistant seals around vulnerable areas of wall assemblies. Builders today typically choose between liquid applied flashing vs. flash tape products, assuming they comply with the ASTM D570, Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics, and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) 127, Hydrostatic Pressure Test. Both flashing products seal […]

Pipeline corrosion prevention aims to protect the world’s extensive network of buried pipelines. Without corrosion protection, pipes can lose their integrity, lowering mechanical strength through the development of exterior cracks and holes, which can lead to failures. A corrosion prevention coating system must resist degradation over time and conduct cathodic protection currents should the coating […]

Investing in a new deck for your house, which can cost between $5,500-10,000+, will provide a beautiful outdoor living space. In addition, a properly built and well-maintained deck will also increase your home’s resale value. You can expect to recoup a good percentage of the building costs of a new wood deck or composite deck […]

  Water and vapor can infiltrate concrete slabs on grade externally and internally, which can damage your flooring and building envelope, compromise the indoor air quality, and even raise your energy bills. Externally, moisture can come from poor plumbing and drainage, rain, below or at the slab’s sides, air humidity, poor ventilation, etc. Internally, moisture […]

HVAC ductwork on the exterior of a building frees up valuable interior space and saves on construction costs. However, it can challenge previous insulation and waterproofing methods like metal or PVC jackets, canvas and mastic, or tar paper and fibrated asphalt. None of these products are successful at waterproofing ductwork because they don’t protect against […]

  Architects often design a steep-slope roof (slopes greater than 4:12) with architectural metal, tile, or slate shingles, giving the house a prominent, dignified appearance. Of concern, roof water leakage from ice dams can plague steep-slope roofs due much to material and design limitations. In addition, changing temperatures will cause architectural tiles to expand and […]

A home’s high traffic areas, like a kitchen, bathroom, and foyer, often utilize durable, elegant ceramic tile flooring. Homeowners like water and stain-resistant tile because its solid surface does not attract or trap dust, dirt, pollen, or other allergens. Tile also comes in endless design and price options. However, some find hard, cold tile uncomfortable. […]

Protecting below-grade insulated concrete form (ICF) walls (crawl space, slab, or basement) from termites requires an application of superior ICF waterproofing, like TERM Water|Termite Barrier. Termites can’t compromise the strength of a below-grade ICF wall, but they can burrow through, undetected by coverings of siding, wood, paint, stucco, etc. Eventually, the termites will make it […]

Correctly installed vapor barriers (retarders) prevent water vapor from infiltrating a building envelope, provide damp proofing and improve the energy efficiency, comfort, and long-term integrity of the building. Vapor barriers can stop or minimize condensation within the walls, foundation, roof, and floor that can lead to structurally damaging and unhealthy mold and threaten the effectiveness […]