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Adhesive Bonds and Failures: What’s Going On? Adhesives are foundational to airtight and watertight enclosures. It is essential that the adhesives we use bond for as much as 50 years, 100 years, or longer. How do we know when we have the right kind of adhesion? What are the different ways a tape's adhesion will be able to provide us wi … read more

Introduction to Lamilux Skylights Efficient daylighting is fundamental to high-performance sustainable buildings, and nothing brings daylight into a space as effectively as a skylight. The challenge with skylights in a high-performance building is that roof glazing complicates the continuous air barrier that is crucial to minimizing t … read more

Introduction to ADHERO: The Fully-Adhered Membrane Self-Adhered, Vapor-Permeable, Highly Durable WRB and Roof underlayment by Pro Clima ADHERO is a self-adhered, monolithic, vapor-permeable membrane, and durable weather resistive barrier from Pro Clima. ADHERO is an ideal weather protection membrane for exterior gypsum-board in commerc … read more

Pro Clima Tape Cheat Sheet A guide to the differences and advantages of Pro Clima tapes Pro Clima is the leader in airtight systems. After deciding on your assembly using your Smart Enclosure guide, choosing the appropriate WRB, and selecting your all-important airtight interior vapor retarder (hint: INTELLO Plus, that’s easy), choos … read more

Nature Does It Best: Gutex Wood Fiberboard Insulation "Wood" you like continuous insulation? Gutex, based in the Black Forest of Germany, has produced insulation from wood for over 85 years. Today, Gutex is a leader in innovative, environmentally-friendly manufacturing. Gutex uses a mixture of post-industrial, recycled wood chi … read more

How To Prepare For High Performance Windows Windows might make you nervous. They're often big and heavy, yet fragile. And in a high performance building, windows are the most expensive components. But that investment in great windows has a big payoff as well. High performance windows deliver on interior comfort and building efficie … read more