Energy-efficient building codes have emerged as a cornerstone of sustainable construction, driving the industry towards a future of reduced energy consumption and minimized environmental impact.
In a world increasingly concerned with environmental preservation and sustainability, the concept of the circular economy has gained significant attention.
BIMsmith offers a comprehensive platform for accessing building product data that Barricade Building Products is now a featured product within the platform.
Barricade Building Products, a leading provider of world-class building envelope materials, is thrilled to announce that its products will now be available at all Building Products Inc. (BPI) locations throughout the Midwest.
INDEVCO North America will introduce an energy-efficient Barricade brand structural sheathing corner wrap at the 2023 International Builders’ Show, along with Barricade brand and Perma R brand building envelope solutions.
INDEVCO North America will introduce an energy-efficient Barricade brand structural sheathing corner wrap at the 2023 International Builders’ Show, along with Barricade brand and Perma R brand building envelope solutions.
Properly installed continuous insulation plays an important role in increasing the efficiency of the building envelope, which impacts HERS Index and ERI scores.
At this year’s NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS 2022), Barricade Building Products will demonstrate how its patented structural sheathing and drainage house wrap products help builders deliver energy-efficient homes that consumers are demanding.
Proper weather barrier installation is key to keeping stucco homes moisture-free. Homes clad with stucco are especially popular in warm and mostly dry climates across the country. Combining cement, water, and sand in the right proportions creates stucco, an inexpensive exterior layer that is fire resistant and it doesn’t need to be painted every three years. But stucco also has a dark side.
As energy efficiency houses become the norm as opposed to the pricey exception, builders, designers, and homeowners are turning to products that tighten the building envelope. For years, the world of sheathing was dominated by plywood which was then supplanted by oriented strand board (OSB). Unprotected OSB is susceptible to rot which is how we ended up with house wrap.