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Using roof cover board to reduce outside sound transmission

February 21, 2023

Using roof cover board to reduce outside sound transmission

Learn about tested roof assemblies to meet indoor environmental quality needs.

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Stainless Steel Waterstop can stop even the most corrosive fluids in their tracks

December 14, 2022

Stainless Steel Waterstop can stop even the most corrosive fluids in their tracks

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TPV waterstops for chemical, industrial, & environmental applications

October 17, 2022

TPV waterstops for chemical, industrial, & environmental applications

Earth Shield® Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Waterstop (TPV, aka TPE-R) is used as a fluid-tight diaphragm, embedded in concrete, across and along the joint, for primary and secondary containment structures. Earth Shield® Chemical Resistant Waterstops are resistant to a wide range of oils, solvents, and aggressive chemicals. Alcohol, ketones, glycols, esters, and aqueous solutions of acids, salts, and bases have little effect on Earth Shield® Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Waterstop.

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Designing Health Care Facilities for Optimal IEQ

October 10, 2022

Designing Health Care Facilities for Optimal IEQ

Acoustics are crucial to Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). When a surgeon is operating or a doctor is delivering important news to a patient, sound control is essential. And in certain areas of hospitals and urgent care centers, the Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating between rooms must be higher to produce quieter results.

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MortarNet™ with Insect Barrier™ - the original mortar dropping collection device

September 30, 2022

MortarNet™ with Insect Barrier™ - the original mortar dropping collection device

In masonry cavity walls, mortar collection above the flashing and weep hole levels is vital for proper masonry cavity wall performance and to prevent water damage. In today’s walls, it’s common to see a 2” cavity reduced to the minimum requirement of 1” with the inclusion of insulation, so the need for better ventilation is essential to keep the wall dry and trouble-free. MortarNet™ with Insect Barrier™ suspends mortar droppings above the flashing and weeps, so they stay clear and unobstructed. The patented Insect Barrier helps deter insects from entering the cavity through the weep holes. Its NEW design using a structural strand polymer mesh allows moisture to flow to the weeps and significantly greater airflow within the cavity to promote drying.

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Bio-San C500 - A Unique Way Of Protecting Concrete In Sewage Conditions

September 21, 2022

Bio-San C500 - A Unique Way Of Protecting Concrete In Sewage Conditions

No other admixture combines an integral defense against microbial attack with Xypex crystalline waterproofing technology to offer protection of concrete sewer and wastewater structures.

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Sustainable Farm & Spa Oasis South Of Nashville Uses Penetron For Enhanced Durability

September 7, 2022

Sustainable Farm & Spa Oasis South Of Nashville Uses Penetron For Enhanced Durability

The Southall Farm complex, an authentic working farm with an inn, restaurant, and spa just outside of Nashville, TN, welcomed its first guests in July 2022. PENETRON ADMIX SB, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified to protect the Farm’s below-grade concrete structures from high groundwater levels.

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Epoxy Floors for Fire Rescue/EMS Facilities

September 2, 2022

Epoxy Floors for Fire Rescue/EMS Facilities

HERMETIC™ Fire Apparatus Flooring Systems are resinous, fluid-applied floors engineered to improve the durability of fire apparatus bay floors while also providing a slip resistant floor even when wet. They provide high abrasion and impact resistance while improving aesthetics. Logos, custom colors, line striping and equipment demarcation are additional customization options.

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The world's finest custom and stock architectural columns

August 26, 2022

The world's finest custom and stock architectural columns

First found on Ancient Egyptian temples and later used in Greek and Roman architecture, architectural columns are an impressive element that can transform ordinary buildings into impressive and imposing masterpieces. Stromberg's Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite architectural columns are designed and manufactured in accordance with the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

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Add direct basement access to any home (fast, economical and convenient)

August 17, 2022

Add direct basement access to any home (fast, economical and convenient)

Consisting of a precast concrete stairwell and a BILCO basement door, a PermEntry basement entrance is the fastest and most economical way to add convenient, direct basement access to any home. PermEntry® is ideal for new home construction and can be delivered and installed by a BILCO PermEntry® dealer in just a few hours.

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Fiberglass airflow control products are ideal for installations in corrosive environments

July 15, 2022

Fiberglass airflow control products are ideal for installations in corrosive environments

Constructed of premium vinyl ester resins, Ruskin’s fiberglass airflow control products are ideal for installations in corrosive environments.

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Choosing Bulletproof Drywall And Ballistic Panels

July 8, 2022

Choosing Bulletproof Drywall And Ballistic Panels

No ballistic barrier is complete without ballistic panels (often referred to casually as “bulletproof drywall”). That’s because, although cinder block and brick will stop most common bullet calibers, standard construction drywall will not. In fact, a 9mm bullet will penetrate more than two dozen sheets of half-inch drywall and still be able to do harm. That bullet will likewise pop through several layers of plywood—and even through stacks of two-by-fours.

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Closed-Cell Insulation

June 15, 2022

Closed-Cell Insulation

HBS closed-cell spray foam insulation outperforms traditional insulation by providing an air, water and vapor barrier in a single component. Spray foam insulation adheres to most surfaces and expands to create a seamless, airtight building envelope. In addition, it offers outstanding high-performance options for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial or agricultural applications.

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Prefabricated, pre-insulated, secondary containment and conduit piping systems for industrial and commercial applications

June 3, 2022

Prefabricated, pre-insulated, secondary containment and conduit piping systems for industrial and commercial applications

The district heating and cooling systems distribute steam, hot water or chilled water to multiple buildings through a network of pre-insulated pipes. The heat can be provided from a variety of sources, including geothermal, co-generation plants, waste heat from industry, and purpose built heating plants. With our system, the pipe is prefabricated and pre-insulated in our factory and arrives on the job site ready to install.

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Expert studies show that the Xypex non-soluble crystalline structures protect & heal concrete from within

April 12, 2022

Expert studies show that the Xypex non-soluble crystalline structures protect & heal concrete from within

Expert studies show that the Xypex non-soluble crystalline structures protect & heal concrete from within:

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Tyvek vs GreenGuard: Choosing the Best Housewrap for Your Project

February 9, 2022

Tyvek vs GreenGuard: Choosing the Best Housewrap for Your Project

The construction industry is evolving, and so are the materials and products that we’re using. By choosing products that are higher performing and more durable, builders help move the industry forward even further by creating homes that last longer.

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Ozone Resistant TPV Waterstops

January 24, 2022

Ozone Resistant TPV Waterstops

Modern water treatment facilities, particularly ozone contactor structures, have utilized Earth Shield® waterstop for over 20 years. Earth Shield® thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) waterstop is immune to the corrosive effects of concentrated ozone. Our TPV polymer waterstop is suitable for ozone exposures up to 600 pphm (parts per hundred million).

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Moisture Management in Building

January 14, 2022

Moisture Management in Building

Managing moisture in the walls of a building decreases the possibility of damage due to water penetration and mold.

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Ventilating the top and bottom of a cavity wall

October 27, 2021

Ventilating the top and bottom of a cavity wall

Weep Vents are commonly placed directly on the flashing at the bottom of the wall, below finished floor and above finished grade. What may be new to some is that now, it is becoming more common to also place weep vents at the top of the wall, either just below the shelf angle (commercial or multi-story) or just below the facia and soffit of a residential structure.

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TIGER Drylac® powder coatings for agricultural and construction machinery

September 10, 2021

TIGER Drylac® powder coatings for agricultural and construction machinery

Today, about one-third of the earth's surface area is used for agriculture and forestry. Technological progress is also advancing in the agricultural industry. Agricultural machinery that assists with farming and harvesting is becoming increasingly functional and high-quality. TIGER Drylac® powder coatings help our customers maintain the quality and durability of their agricultural machinery for decades.

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