Failures: Rules of (gasket) engagement

Wedge gasket profile (prior to installation) with integral locking barb intended to engage into recessed raceway within the joint.Photos courtesy Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE). Preformed gaskets are commonly used to secure glazing and reduce water penetration—and in some instances air flow—through joints in exterior wall assemblies due to their relative consistency, ease of installation, […]

Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. After seismic activity has occurred, building occupancy and soil conditions may lead to seismic mitigation even if there is novisible damage. […]