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Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection

GCP Applied Technologies

Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection. As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project.

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Adapting to Regulatory Changes: Navigating New Building Codes in 2025

Construction Daily News

Expect to see greater energy efficiency, fire resistance, structural resilience, ADA accessibility, and technology integration woven into local building codes in 2025. Foundation Waterproofing and Utility Insulation Retrofitting and/or rehabilitating historical structures is one of the top trends in modern construction.

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BELFAST TRANSPORT HUB FEATURES MAGPLY AI FIRE RESISTANT ROOF BUILD-UP

Specification Product Update

thereby complying with the provinces fire regulations and mirroring those in the rest of the UK. The specialist sub-contractor, Antrim based, Thornton Roofing in fact works across all of Ireland and the UK and carries out large scale private as well as public sector contracts, including on commercial office buildings, schools and hospitals.

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Using exterior-grade waterproofing in interior applications

Construction Specifier

Designers of new construction and renovation projects sometimes prefer to use exterior-grade waterproofing and roofing products (collectively referred to as “exterior-grade waterproofing” in this article) within interior space for improved performance compared to typical interior-grade waterproofing products.

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Best practices for waterproofing buried roofs

GCP Applied Technologies

Best practices for waterproofing buried roofs. What are buried roofs? Typically part of an under-garden structure or landscaped area, a buried roof is either part of a basement that extends beyond the line of the main elevations, or an elevated deck accessible by people or traffic. Challenges of buried roof waterproofing.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical. Uncontrolled air movement through penetrations in the building enclosure can increase energy costs as HVAC systems work harder to condition the air.

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Liquid waterproofing membrane

GCP Applied Technologies

Liquid waterproofing membrane. Advantages of liquid waterproofing membranes. Uses for liquid waterproofing membranes. Cold vs. hot waterproofing. Liquid applied waterproofing is essential for protecting many building structures. Advantages of liquid waterproofing membranes. michael.delros….