Sto Corp. announced yesterday that it has relaunched two solutions to protect stucco exteriors – Sto Crack Defense and Sto DrainScreen®. Sto Crack Defense is a fortification layer that minimizes surface cracking in stucco wall systems while Sto DrainScreen works under veneers to evacuate moisture away from wall sheathing materials.
Read MoreYKK AP America announced last week that it has named Juan Hernandez as architectural sales representative for the southwest market. Hernandez will play an integral role in expanding the company’s efforts in Houston and the southwest region, providing sales support and resources for architects and glazing contractors.
Read MoreKalwall Corporation, the New Hampshire-based manufacturer of diffuse natural daylighting systems, has named Michael Keller as Sales Manager for a swath of the U.S. Mid-Atlantic. Keller replaces Bob Beganie, who is retiring after 38+ years with the company.
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Walls with rainscreen systems tend to be more durable and are less prone to costly repairs resulting from water damage. In addition to water infiltration, rainscreen systems are also effective at managing air infiltration, negative wind pressures, heat transfer and vapor transmission into and out of a building. The only real drawback to a rainscreen system is the added cost associated with its more complex design and installation, according to Michael Radigan, Western Specialty Contractors Building Facade – Rainscreen Division.
Read MoreThe Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) is responding to the results of a recent member survey requesting feedback about how FGIA can adapt existing programs and services and create new resources to deliver critical support during the pandemic.
Read MoreYKK AP America today announces Ramsey Fadel as vice president of manufacturing of recently acquired subsidiary, Erie Architectural Products Group. Fadel is now responsible for overseeing Erie AP’s project-driven manufacturing strategy and operations.
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Sto Corp. introduces StoVentec™ Rainscreen® Systems to North America, which include StoVentec Glass and StoVentec Render. StoVentec delivers an air and moisture barrier, adjustable sub-construction, continuous insulation, and multiple cladding options, making it a complete and fully integrated Rainscreen® wall solution, Sto states.
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The Bellwood Quarry, Atlanta’s iconic filming locale, awaits its closing scene as plans move forward for a transformation that will greatly impact residents. No longer will the mini canyon be featured as a Walking Dead zombie pit or a Stranger Things supernatural playground. Georgia’s landmark crater is now being filled with more than 2 billion gallons of water to create the state’s largest reservoir.
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Spanning 84,300 square meters (907,400 square feet), the Zaha Hadid-designed Opus was conceived as two separate towers that coalesce into a singular whole—taking the form of a cube. The cube’s double-glazed insulating façades incorporate a UV coating and a mirrored frit pattern to reduce solar gain. Applied around the entire building, this dotted frit patterning emphasizes the clarity of the building’s orthogonal form, while at the same time, dissolving its volume through the continuous play of light varying between ever-changing reflections and transparency.
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SVA Architects’ design for the Twin Oaks Senior Residence Mixed-Use Project in Oakley, Calif. was inspired by the regional architecture, including City Hall, the downtown plaza, and Fire Station 51. The Spanish-revival style development will feature a red tiled roof, white and earth-tone stucco, and stone veneer. The project will also include 5,667 sq. ft. of commercial space, 188 parking spaces, and over 63,000 sq. ft. of open space on the 5.85-acre site.
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