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The Importance of Ventilation in Residential Metal & Cedar Roof Design

Proper drainage and ventilation are essential for roof longevity, energy efficiency, and beauty. Explore the use of a 3-D drainage and ventilation mat in metal and cedar roof assemblies.

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Sustainable Solutions for Sectional and Rolling Doors

Review the performance attributes of commercial overhead doors to learn how they can contribute to the sustainability goals of buildings requiring garage, dock, fire, and service products.

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How Building Partitions and Floors Attenuate Sound

Excessive noise in any environment is considered a serious problem. Explore various sound reduction solutions in multiple case studies.

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Colored Concrete: Why Design With It, Why Specify It

Explore how to creatively employ and specify integrally colored concrete to transform the plain to the extraordinary.

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Low-Carbon Concrete Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Learn how innovative mixes, performance-based specifications, and a project carbon budget produce concrete that meets all performance requirements with a smaller carbon footprint.

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Health, Safety, & Welfare with Modular Masonry Fireplace Systems

Explore modular masonry fireplace components, options, and designs as well as the construction specifications that ensure a safe installation.

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Green Roofs: A Sustainable Strategy

Environmentally-conscious building professionals have been embracing green roofs. Learn how green roofs afford opportunities to plan projects with exciting new elements, added value, and significant benefits.

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Acrylic Bath Remodeling: A Design Professional’s Guide

Learn about the application of modern acrylic products in both new bathroom designs and bathroom remodels.

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Resin-Based Coatings for Metal

Discover the important role resin plays in a coating's durability and performance. Explore how these coatings contribute to cool roofs and reduce energy use.

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Wood-Patterned Aluminum Products: Innovative Design Solutions

Looking for a high-performance alternative to products made from wood and PVC? Explore the options offered by wood-pattered aluminum.

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Designing Sliding Cantilevered Gates

Sliding cantilevered gates provide a wide range of design and operating options for securing access to residential and commercial properties and in sloping site conditions.

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DuraGates

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Design with Aluminum Full View Sectional Doors

Take a look at some innovative applications for this door type and learn about design, finish and glass options.

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Amarr Commercial Overhead Doors

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Fireproofing Structural Steel

What is the best fireproofing for your project? Examine the codes, testing standards, passive fire protection products, and methodologies that address the protection of structural steel.

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Isolatek International, Inc.

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Ligature-Resistant Solutions for Behavioral Healthcare Facilities

Learn about ligature-resistant products for patient rooms and bathrooms that promote safer, code-compliant behavioral healthcare environments while maintaining therapeutic, noninstitutional design for patients.

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Morris Group

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Considerations for Advanced Green Facade Design

Want to add some life to your designs? Unearth the types of green facade systems available, as well as plant selection and design and maintenance considerations.

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Tournesol Siteworks

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Differentiated Performance and Long-Life Architectural Coatings

Building owners rely on weatherable coatings to protect their buildings. Learn why PVDF resin-based coatings can help exceed design goals and contribute to sustainable design.

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Arkema Inc.

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Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) Modified Bitumen Membranes: Reinforcement, Testing, and Standards

How do SBS roofing reinforcements affect performance? Learn how material choice and testing methods relate to strength, flexibility, and durability in roofing.

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Johns Manville

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Fire Performance Testing and Compliance for Exterior Wall Assemblies

Building code provisions for the use of foam plastic insulation include multiple material and assembly fire tests. Explore how to locate and use NFPA 285 compliance information.

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North American Modern Building Alliance

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Electric Vehicle Charging: Basics and Beyond

The demand for electric vehicle charging stations is growing. Probe the types of charging and the planning and installation considerations for electric vehicle supply equipment.

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ChargePoint, Inc.

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The Design Possibilities of Palm

Palm is a strikingly beautiful material with unique grain patterns, rich colors, and distinct textures. Explore this wood alternative in flooring, plywood, and panel applications.

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Smith & Fong Company / Plyboo

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Creative Acoustic Design

Melamine foam improves interior sound quality by reducing noise and absorbing echoes. Discover how this sound-absorbing foam is available as tiles, panels, baffles, and clouds.

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pinta acoustic, inc.

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Designed to Adapt: The Versatility of Undercounter Refrigeration

Examine the cooling technologies used in undercounter refrigeration and review the essential features to consider before buying.

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Marvel Refrigeration

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Mineral Wool IMPs: Sustainable, Fire–Resistant Construction

Designing for fire resistance and sustainability? Learn how fire resistance is specified in the IBC and explore examples of fire wall and fire partition construction assemblies utilizing mineral wool IMPs.

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

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Separating Cool Roofing Facts From Myths

Review the science behind cool roofs and their energy performance in all climates.

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Coated Fabrics and Film Association

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Electric Infrared Heating Systems: Creating Long-Term Sustainability

This course examines outdoor heating options and their sustainability profiles, focusing on electric infrared heater types, color choices, mounting methods, and control options.

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Infratech

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Building Shielding: Architectural Solutions for Security and Performance

Building threats come in many forms: electronic, blast, ballistic, and forced entry. Examine the shielding options that protect against these dangers while reducing unwanted heat and glare.

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