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Association commits to delivering carbon-neutral concrete by 2050
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Forty of the world’s top cement and concrete companies have unveiled a joint industry ‘2050 Climate Ambition.’ The statement demonstrates their commitment to drive down the carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint of the world’s most used manmade product, with an aspiration to deliver carbon-neutral concrete by 2050.
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Waterproofing and Durability Concrete Admixtures |
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Kryton International |
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September 15 @ 1 PM ET |
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September 29 @ 1 PM ET |
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Features |
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WRB-AB sheathing streamlines wall assembly and cladding compatibility |
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With the variety of cladding materials available today, and designers’ penchants to combine styles and textures, it is essential to specify building envelope controls that are compatible with multiple cladding types. This balancing act is effectively performed by gypsum-integrated water-resistive barrier-air barrier (WRB-AB) sheathings.
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Restoration of aging masonry buildings |
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Brick masonry has, and will continue to be, a prevalent building material as it has several desirable attributes. However, it is these same material attributes that can also potentially make brick masonry undesirable for use in the exterior walls of buildings. For example, durability and esthetics can be considered as both positive and negative attributes of masonry depending on the quality of design and installation. |
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