Unavoidable Fastener Failure: Why Fasteners Fail in Continuous Insulation Systems, and How to Specify Attachment That Lasts
In A2P’s 2023 seven-day ASTM D7332-B test at 180°F, generic FRP failed in 59 seconds. Steel and GreenGirt CMH did not fail. Learn why, and what to specify.
Thermal Stability of Building Materials at High Temperatures
In modern construction, the ability of materials to endure high temperatures is more than a desired feature; it is a necessity. The selection of materials capable of withstanding prolonged exposure […]
Service Temperature: Building Science Fundamentals
The study of thermal behavior and the service temperature of building envelopes has been an area of research for more than six decades. This topic, highlighted in D.G. Stephenson’s seminal […]
Maximum Service Temperature of Steel, FRP, and Aluminum Compared
In the broad spectrum of construction and architecture, understanding the behavior of materials under different temperatures and various conditions is a crucial aspect of design and implementation. One such critical […]
Thermal Principles in Modern Construction Design
The understanding of building surface temperatures and thermal principles has been a topic of intrigue and research for over six decades. As evidenced by D.G. Stephenson’s groundbreaking article from November […]