In This Issue
April 2023 | Volume 86 | Issue 4
April 2023
Volume 86 | Issue 4
Features
Like a Rock
Wisconsin insulation company brings family values to America’s dairy land.
Mass Timber in North America
An overview of the benefits and properties of a growing, alternative product.
A Stone’s (Wool) Throw Away
Building in New York can be a hard endeavor. And stone wool insulation makes it all the more interesting.
Lathing Components and Their Assembly
Controlling drainage in walls by using the right materials.
Weather-Resistant Curtain Wall Systems
Collaboration is key to installing a proper high performance, weather-resistant curtain wall.
Concrete Masonry Units Improve Building Energy Efficiency
High performance, lightweight CMUs help the environment and make it easier for masons and contractors to install.
About The Cover
Rockweiler Insulation at its Madison, Wis., headquarters. Image courtesy of the company.
Departments
Trade News
The latest news from manufacturers, dealers, contractors and more.
Product Focus
Product Focus on Soundproofing
Industry Blue Book Index
Premium Sponsorships
Contact Us
Staff Contact Information
Columns
Up Front
You, The Inventor | Mark Fowler
Industry Voices
How to Use Credit Cards to Optimize Construction Spending in the Field | Matt Butler
Advertiser Index
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This Month Online
Online Exclusives
Pennsylvania School Improves Indoor Air Quality by Installing In-Ceiling Air Purification Systems
There’s no shortage of research about the role proper lighting, acoustics and air quality play in creating a learning-conducive educational environment. Moreover, COVID-19 has inserted indoor air quality—minimizing exposure to airborne contaminants, viruses and bacteria—at the top of the list.
NYC Construction Accident Attorney Discusses Scaffold Law
NYC construction accident attorney Keetick L. Sanchez explains what construction workers should know about the scaffold law in New York. The lawyer mentions that one of the most dangerous industries in the country is the construction industry.
Historic St. Petersburg High School Modernizes for a 21st Century Learning Environment
Florida’s Pinellas County Schools celebrated the reopening of its updated and expanded St. Petersburg High School. The original school, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, opened in 1926 and was most recently renovated in the 1980s.
High-Temperature Underlayment Products
Petersen, maker of PAC-CLAD architectural metal cladding systems, now offers PAC-CLAD HT high-temperature, self-adhering roof underlayment, which is designed to provide premium waterproofing protection for a variety of roofing applications. PAC-CLAD HT underlayment offers protection against water and ice damming while withstanding extreme weather conditions.













