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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Flood Barrier Shield By Zero International

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:58:58 +0000

This product is engineered to provide a watertight barrier that protects and prevents water ingress though doors and windows.

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: EverSeal Roof Repair Tape

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:38:47 +0000

This product from OMG Roofing Products bonds to all common roof materials for long lasting, watertight repairs.

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Building Enclosure Moisture Management Institute Forms

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:50:25 +0000

BEMMI is organized to represent manufacturers and suppliers of drainage space materials used in exterior walls in commercial building construction markets.

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: “Ci” And Facility Energy Efficiency

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:46:04 +0000

The “ci” approach covers the entire wall surround—not just the cavity spaces between the framing studs.

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ATAS Awarded For Part In Green Project

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:35:45 +0000

The manufacturer of metal roofing and wall and ceiling panels was honored by the state of Virginia with a 2009 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award in April.

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AAMA Launches Evaluation Of Hurricane Resistance Specs

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:22:00 +0000

American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has begun a 12-month review to evaluate AAMA 520, Voluntary Specification for Rating the Severe Wind-Driven Rain Resistance of Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights. The final document is expected to be published next summer, in advance of the 2009 hurricane season.

According to John Lewis, AAMA’s technical director, once final revisions to the introduction for AAMA 520 are approved by the AAMA Southeast Region Technical Committee, a preliminary copy will be shared with AAMA-accredited testing laboratories and other members to ensure the specifications are clear and the test protocols yield repeatable results.

“The participants’

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