2012 Masonry Wall Systems 
Specification Product Update
APRIL 16, 2025
The new Thermal Eaves Batt, Party Wall Head Cap System and Therma Soffit add to Mayplas comprehensive portfolio of products for timber and masonry frame applications. The new Mayplas Thermal Eaves Batt provides a thermal barrier at the interface between the ceiling loft space and the external wall of new build homes.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 24, 2023
This is a follow-up article speaking to additional questions in this system type. Considerations for the use of exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) overclad solutions. The appropriateness of face-sealed systems in certain climate regions. Structural considerations, including thermal bridging and construction costs.
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Building Information Management
JUNE 6, 2013
‘A picture paints a thousand words, but never underestimate the power of text’ Let’s take an analogy of a BIM object representing a simple cavity wall. The object will tell us the width of the brickwork and height of the wall. It is words that are used to describe the mortar joint and wall ties.
GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 7, 2018
When moist air hits a cooler surface within a wall structure, water vapor in the air can condense and collect inside these spaces. A properly installed, continuous air barrier minimizes air leakage, which, in turn, minimizes the potential for water vapor to condense on vulnerable wall structures. Energy savings.
Natural Building
MAY 2, 2021
Most of each day will be spent practicing a wide range of hands-on natural building systems, some ancient and time-tested, others experimental. He has experience with a wide range of effective low-cost, low-tech building techniques including cob, straw bale, and many lightweight natural infill systems.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Over the last 10 years (2012-2021), there has been at least $1 trillion in disaster damage costs resulting from 142 weather and climate disaster events. This can reduce the carbon emissions of structural systems by up to 40 percent.². In 2021, the U.S. experienced an average temperature which was 2.5
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 21, 2024
Along with steel, the British government obtained 7,000-square-metre (75,000-square-foot) cladding for the E-7 maintenance and mission systems training buildings. McLaughlin & Harvey reported that the 100-million-pound ($124 million) mission systems training facility is being built next to Lossiemouth’s P-8A Poseidon hangar.
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