Role of WRB in open-joint cladding design

Importance of UV stability The exterior of the Collaborative Life Sciences Building (CLSB) in Portland is made up of prefinished perforated panels of aluminum, engineered in a corrugated profile. If wind, rain, and snow can get through the open joints, it goes without saying UV light can also do so because the wall assemblies are […]

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 […]