Since its introduction, insulating glass units (IGUs) have provided significant reductions in operational carbon emissions from buildings—yet, they increase the embodied (upfront) carbon. This is because the amount of energy (and carbon) intensive glass...
Tag: sealing
The comprehensive guide walks manufacturers, fabricators, specifiers, and contractors through all the glazing system components, addressing important points to consider, and things for which to look out. Most helpful for specifiers are the sections...
Avoiding waterproofing errors in showers
(10/25/2022)
When it comes to shower installation and waterproofing, taking shortcuts can lead to disastrous results, especially when a floor is not properly sloped and/or a waterproofing membrane is carelessly installed. To avoid these issues,...
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