Design considerations for building movements caused by volume change – Page 2 of 4

Figure 3: Panel-to-panel connection repairs. Problem #1: Inappropriately constrained building materials and a lack of consideration for internal forces and stresses induced by volume change When a structural engineer inappropriately constrains concrete structural members, preventing building movements associated with volume change, connection distress is an inevitable result. At a parking garage in a northern climate, […]

Energy-efficient building with EIFS – Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Sto Corp. by Michael DeLaura, LEED AP BD+CAmong the efforts to create more energy-efficient and sustainable buildings, there has been a shift toward lightweight cladding options for the exterior. One such product is exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS). EIFS provide a number of features and benefits including an air barrier, continuous insulation […]

Using pre-cured sealants in construction applications

This photo shows a typical metal building application for pre-cured sealants. No fasteners are necessary for installation, making work quicker and eliminating the need for additional holes (and potential leak points) in the metal building. Metal buildingsWhile pre-cured silicone sealants have been used for many years in various building envelope restoration applications, they have recently been […]