April 20, 2026
Phenolic Core vs. Mineral Core Compact Panels: What the Fire Test Data Actually Tells Specifiers About Code Compliance in North American Rainscreen Applications
Fire test data reveals critical compliance gaps between phenolic and mineral core compact panels…
Brick Veneer on Steel-Stud Backup Walls: Tie Spacing, Differential Movement, and the Structural Failures That Don’t Show Up Until Year Ten
Brick veneer on steel-stud backup walls fails silently. Learn why tie corrosion, differential movement,…
Structural Silicone Glazing in North American Commercial Facades: Adhesion Testing Requirements, Substrate Compatibility Failures, and Where the Inspection Gap Creates Long-Term Liability
SSG bond failures in commercial facades often stem from inspection gaps, substrate contamination, and…
Insulated Metal Panels in Commercial Wall Assemblies: Thermal Spacer Requirements, Air Barrier Continuity at Joints, and Where the Single-Skin Assumption Creates Code Compliance Risk
IMP systems promise integrated wall performance, but panel-level certification doesn't equal assembly compliance—joint details…
