What are the potential consequences of unintentional vapor barriers? Why is vapor permeance of building envelope layers relevant to moisture management and long term durability? Durability of the building enclosure is part of a sustainable building design. A designer can significantly affect the service life of multi-component assemblies through materials selection, placement of materials within the building assemblies, or design detailing. Find out what it all means.
Cracking the Code: Building durable, energy efficient walls
The energy efficiency improvement requirements in current and future building and energy codes will affect nearly every aspect of home construction. We’re here to help you navigate through it all. At DuPont, we’re using our building science to bring you innovative products and service that not only help you meet and exceed code, but also help you continue to build high-quality homes. Let us guide you through.
Department of Energy Report: Retrofit Techniques & Technologies: Air Sealing
This guide will help homeowners identify ways to make their homes more comfortable, more energy efficient, and healthier to live in. It also will provide contractors and remodelers with the necessary supporting documentation to explain the value of these air sealing measures to their customers.
The Beauty of Stone - Without the Expense
SimTek Fence has reinvented fence manufacturing with its patented design of rotationally-molded fencing allowing realistic stone appearance and superior performance. SimTek is a premium alternative to vinyl, wood, composite and concrete fencing.
Working with Wood and Wood Materials
The processing of wood and wood materials has to reflect the heterogeneity of these materials. The grain direction of the fibers determines the way tools are used, their shape, advance feed and cutting speed. This is the main difference between woodworking and working with other materials. A possible exception is wood materials with homogenous characteristics due to their composition and manufacturing process.
All About Wood
Wood is a natural, reproductive, raw material and one of the first materials processed by human beings. Its special properties _ easy workability, high strength, low weight and decorative appearance _ make wood a material with the same high development potential as stone, metal and plastic. Structure, properties, veneers and materials are all covered in this must-read article.
Build a More Accurate Scribing Tool
A carpenter is only as good as his scribing tool and scribing is an important part of any installation job; one that requires precision. After being frustrated with inconsistent results from using a standard compass and pencil, I felt it was possible to make a better scribing tool and I believe I did - here's how.
Make Client Feedback & Social Media Work for Your Business
Business owners are embracing review sites and social media as a way to drive qualified leads. Data shows that negative reviews will deter a client 80% of the time, but the opposite is also true. GuildQuality provides customer satisfaction surveying and performance reporting to help you monitor, improve, and articulate the quality of your serivce. People are talking about your company, don't you want in on the conversation?
The Complete Security Overview for Property Managers & Owners
Traditional security methods won't stop crime at multifamily properties. Rental properties are nearly 50% more likely to fall victim to burglary, but theft isn't the only problem.
Building security is the responsibility of landlords, owners, and managers - with resident safety and your building's reputation, and profitability, on the line.
The Harsh Realities of Security Systems – What You Need to Know
Your multifamily property and your residents deserve safety and security. Current security solutions may not be protecting your properties like you thought they were.
In this whitepaper learn more about:
*Alarm response times
*What crime verification is and why it's critical