One of the first projects I was on the architect asked us if the firestopping material was installed in the movie theatre. Because I was new I had no idea was this crucial element … [Read more...] about Firestopping In Construction and Buildings
Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Basics of Building Envelope Construction
Your building envelope is just as important as the interiors. Keeping the weather out and the comfort in is the primary role for your envelope. As a builder you should be focused … [Read more...] about Basics of Building Envelope Construction
Beating the Construction Labour Shortage
It doesn’t matter where you look nowadays there are headlines in the news daily telling us about the labour shortage. It’s a real problem and one that likely won’t be going away … [Read more...] about Beating the Construction Labour Shortage
Video Roundup – Fireproofing and Intumescent Paint
Sprayed fireproofing and intumescent paint are found on many construction projects across North America and the World. These products provide a protection around many different … [Read more...] about Video Roundup – Fireproofing and Intumescent Paint
Learning How to Caulk
One of the most useful skills thats helped countless times as I've been battling with people over deficiencies was taught to me in my first year in construction. One of the older … [Read more...] about Learning How to Caulk
Air Tightness in Buildings
A few months ago I had a chance to watch John Straube in a presentation about building envelope. For those of you that have the opportunity to view one of his lectures I strongly … [Read more...] about Air Tightness in Buildings