Preventing Construction Defects Through Pan Flashing of Windows
January 27, 2017
ABTG has completed an education presentation on best practices associated with the installation of pan-flashing and air sealing windows to prevent water intrusion.
A Better Window Installation Method When Using Foam Sheathing CI?
December 12, 2016
Common sense and laboratory testing say installing window bucks with exterior continuous insulation, such as foam plastic insulating sheathing (FPIS), is unnecessary./There are much better alternatives.
Evaluating Airspace R-value Isn’t a Breeze
October 17, 2016
Utilizing airspace to provide an R-value in building assemblies is not straightforward.
RB286 Fixes Code Compliance of Water Resistant Barriers
October 11, 2016
Water-resistive barriers (WRB) along with properly integrated flashing, provide a necessary means for building designers to prevent rain-water intrusion, as also known as “bulk water” management.
Creating the 'Perfect Wall': Simplifying Water Vapor Retarder Requirements to Control Moisture
September 27, 2016
Recently, the Applied Building Technology Group, LLC (ABTG) analyzed current market knowledge, data, and practices with regard to water vapor retarder methods.
Technical Support Services Now Available for Foam Sheathing
September 20, 2016
When the building code or technology changes, there can be confusion in the marketplace with regard to the proper use of foam sheathing in the building envelope.