MBE Editorial
EIFS in Commercial Construction: Where the System Fails and Why Moisture Gets In
Modern drainage EIFS outperforms its reputation, but four recurring failure modes still drive claims.…
Advancements in Rainscreen Systems: Balancing Moisture Control and Aesthetic Appeal
Rainscreen systems are evolving to balance moisture control and aesthetic design, with new materials,…
Navigating Fire Performance Codes for Metal Cladding in High-Rise Buildings
Recent IBC Section 1406 updates impose stricter fire performance requirements for metal cladding in…
Glazed Curtainwall-to-Opaque Wall Transitions: Where the Detailing Gap Opens
Curtainwall-to-opaque wall transitions fail air barrier continuity, thermal performance and trade coordination more consistently…
PVC Coated vs. Stainless Steel Cavity Wall Ties
A forensic look at why PVC-coated cavity wall ties fail in coastal exposures and…
Sealed vs. Open-Joint Rainscreen Systems
Sealed and open-joint rainscreen systems are not binary categories but a performance spectrum where…
Composite Metal Panels at Parapets: Why Water Control Fails
Parapet transitions between composite metal panels and roofing systems fail due to uncoordinated scopes,…
Polished Concrete and Tilt-Up Panel Facades
Tilt-up concrete facades fail air leakage tests not from membrane failures but from sealant…
Fire Performance in Metal Cladding: Balancing Aesthetics and Safety
IBC 2021 Section 1406 reshapes fire performance requirements for metal cladding, challenging consultants to…
Concealed vs. Exposed Fastener Attachment in Metal Rainscreen
Concealed vs. exposed fastener selection in metal rainscreen systems carries structural consequences that most…
Sealant Joint Design in Unitized Curtainwall Systems: Stack
Stack joint failures in unitized curtainwall often trace to fabrication tolerances that consume the…
The Role of Air Barriers in Achieving Superior Thermal Performance
Air barriers control air leakage to boost thermal performance, energy efficiency and occupant comfort…
