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Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades

Construction Specifier

Insulation and air barriers One premise of the original article is that the bearing walls of many government and school buildings across North America, built in the last century with solid masonry, are now experiencing moisture intrusion. Photos courtesy RKTB Architects.

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Construction Material Prices Fell for the Second Straight Month in April

The Pro Builder

“Due to higher borrowing costs and labor costs and the substantial increase in materials prices over much of 2021 and 2022, the proportion of contractors that expect their profit margins will increase over the next two quarters has slipped in recent months.”

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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

Precast concrete lintels are essential structural elements manufactured off-site in controlled environments to support masonry openings in buildings. Each type offers unique characteristics suited to specific applications in masonry support systems. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?

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The World of Concrete is Officially Back in 2021

Construction Junkie Blog

Last year’s World of Concrete , the large concrete and masonry focused convention hosted in Las Vegas every year, was one of the very last normal events that our industry has been able to take part in since the pandemic started. Do you plan to attend the 2021 World of Concrete? Let me know in the comments.

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Mayplas adds new passive fire, acoustic and thermal products to housebuilder range

Specification Product Update

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. Mayplas, a specialist in passive fire protection, acoustic and thermal insulation for the housebuilding industry, has introduced three new products.

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Wolgast Corporation Marks 75th Anniversary

Wolgast Corporation

Wolgast Masonry in 1948, his motto of “Do it right the first time, every time” has been his legacy that still steers the company today. In 2021, the Board of Directors appointed Steve Salyers as President, while Stadler maintained the role of CEO. Wolgast Corporation Marks 75th Anniversary! Started by Gerald Wolgast as G.H.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Air leakage at a soffit-to-wall transition due to discontinuity of the air barrier at structure-to-wall penetrations within the masonry cavity pictured with thermography during ASTM E1186, Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Barrier Systems, Practice 4.2.1, Infrared Scanning with Depressurization/Pressurization.