Tag: construction
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Options for Large Windows in High Wind Load Areas
âIt is the great north wind that made the Vikings.â – Scandinavian Proverb If the great north wind helped make the epic, strong Vikings, itâs no wonder that the wind impacts some of the recent innovations to create better, stronger construction practices! Weâre seeing it happen day in and day out with new approaches for…
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Energy-Minded Design: The Balance Between Form & Function
There are some pretty snazzy design ideas out there in the world. If you look at design contests, architectural school projects, or even just down your own street, youâll probably see some very beautiful designs that simply donât make a lot of practical sense. It comes back to the age-old question of form vs. function.…
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Thermal Bridging and Issues with Windows
As a homeowner, heat loss is or should be a big concern. Energy escaping through the building envelope (walls, roof, floor) means more energy is required to maintain a consistent temperature or better said – comfort -within your home. It also means higher utility bills whether youâre building a new home or looking to refurbish…
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What Are Construction Thermal Bridges in Buildings?
Do you have a random âcold spotâ in your dining room or perhaps in an area where a sweater is always needed, no matter how high the thermostat is set? Thermal bridges may be at play. If you donât work in or around construction, you may have never heard the term âthermal bridgingââbut youâve likely…
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SIGA Majrex: A Skin Like the Cactus
What can we learn from the cactus related to building science? The cactus âskinâ has essentially two perm ratings. The cactus absorbs vapor through its skin at night, and in the daytime when temperatures rise, that same skin prevents the moisture from escaping. The skin of the cactus allows moisture to migrate inward, but not…