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Building Envelope Code Implementation

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· February 9, 2015 

As we get past the “Big Game” and really get things ramped up for the heart of 2015, it serves as a time to remember that with the New Year comes the adoption of new building codes. Depending upon what state you are located in the Luna & Associates regions, those changes may have larger implications than in years past….

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Think Thick

Posted by admin 
· January 10, 2015 

For many years, fluid-applied membranes have been specified in commercial construction to perform in wall assemblies as air barriers, vapor barriers and water resistive barriers. These products are typically used over exterior sheathing or concrete block. Fluid-applied systems provide the following advantages over sheet applied systems: Improved air and water tightness Monolithic installation Sealing around brick ties and fasteners Fluid-applied…

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ROOFSENSE- Life Cycle Analysis that Makes Cents:

Posted by admin 
· December 15, 2014 

Since 2007, Carlisle has used its RoofSense program to help specifiers, building owners and roofing professionals optimize their roof systems by improving ROI and operating efficiency. RoofSense is a web-based lifecycle analysis program that enables users to calculate the potential energy savings that can be realized from an energy-efficient roof design for the next 10, 20, or 30 years. RoofSense…

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Building Envelope – The Devil’s in the Details

Posted by admin 
· November 1, 2014 

As we begin to wind down another year, we realize with every job-site visit that our emphasis, as an industry, is growing on Building Envelope. Carlisle Construction Materials utilizes their key Design and Review Professionals in their roofing, belowgrade waterproofing, and wall assemblies to assist our Specifier Professionals with proper tie-in details to be used before and during construction. Details…

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2012 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) Air Barrier Requirements

Posted by admin 
· October 12, 2014 

The requirement for the use of air barriers in new construction has been initiated as an energy-saving measure to reduce the amount of air leakage through the building envelope. The utilization of an air barrier is intended to limit the movement of warm air migration into the building during the summer and obstruct cold air migration into the building during…

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TPO Membrane – APEEL Protective Film

Posted by admin 
· September 20, 2014 

It is becoming common practice for building owners to request their new white TPO roof be cleaned before they pay for it. Today, roof cleaning is actually included in some specifications to assure building owners a truly white roof after installation. As we all know, this is a very challenging task while many other trades continue to get their part…

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Roof Design For When All Hail Breaks Loose:

Posted by admin 
· August 23, 2014 

Hail has made its’ presence felt more and more in recent years in the Luna & Associates regions, even causing damage to typically hail resistant commercial projects. Some damage is fairly evident, and readily identified such as cuts to membrane, dented units and edge metal. Another form of damage sometimes isn’t as obvious. This would be delamination of the roofing…

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EPDM and Factory-Applied Tape

Posted by admin 
· July 14, 2014 

Carlisle’s Engineering and R&D teams have succeeded in developing the first true EPDM field sheet manufactured with Factory-Applied Tape (FAT). FAT is available on Sure-Seal, Sure-Tough, and Sure-White EPDM membranes. The result is a major step forward in EPDM splicing technology. Carlisle’s EPDM Primer and SecurTAPE are applied to EPDM membranes in a factory-controlled setting, ensuring reliable and greater peel…

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