Testing & Quality Assurance
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…
High-Pressure Laminate Rainscreen Panels: Fire Code Classification, Substrate Compatibility, and What Specifiers Get Wrong at the Permit Stage
HPL rainscreen panels offer strong aesthetics and durability, but fire code compliance requires assembly-level…
EIFS in Commercial Construction: Understanding Drainage Mat Performance and Water Management Failures in North American Climates
Drainage-plane EIFS failures in commercial construction concentrate at mat terminations and WRB penetrations—here's what…
Fire Performance of Metal Cladding Systems: Navigating Code Compliance and Safety
Explore the latest fire performance standards for metal cladding systems and the importance of…
