building - The Dri Guy

Learn how to incorporate an Effective Weather Barrier to Combat Structural damage, protect your building envelope, and improve energy efficiency on your projects.  The terms vapor barrier and air barrier are used interchangeably at their core. They represent different solutions. Let's dive into the differences, defining a weather barrier and a solution to protect your building envelope! 

In building construction, wood furring strips are still very common, and although the price of lumber is slowly decreasing, why take the chance of the ever-changing prices of the market? 

Let’s face it, building codes are constantly changing, and it can be demanding to keep up. However, it is EXTREMELY, critical to remain educated to ensure that your builds are safe, built tight, and constructed correctly.

DRIWALL™ DEMONSTRATION AT STUCCO LIVE! (FULL VIDEO)

IN EARLY JUNE, KEENE BUILDING PRODUCTS TOOK PART IN THE 3RD ANNUAL "STUCCO LIVE!" AT WORLD OF CONCRETE IN LAS VEGAS.

With the help of a team of the Stucco Manufacturing Assoc contractors, our very own Kip Bretting (Director of Sales) had the opportunity to present an in-person demonstration showcasing how the use of our Driwall™ products during installation can provide the proper protection and drainage needed in exterior walls.

A common term in the construction industry is "Building Envelope."

• What is it? 

• Why is it important?

What is ventiliation? Why is it important when installing a roof? 

When thinking about construction, manufacturing, or building materials, we recognize that it is a male-dominated industry. “For starters, just one in ten construction workers in the US are female. In construction trades, the number is even lower — there’s less than one woman to every 20 men (1)." 

“How can we bridge the gap between women & the construction industry?" 

ADEX has become the largest and most prestigious awards program for product design of furniture, fixtures, and finishes marketed to the design trade.

Find out which product received a Platinum Award!