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In construction, furring strips are thin strips of wood or other material to level or raise surfaces of another material to prevent dampness, to make space for insulation, or to level and resurface ceilings or walls. A furring strip is attached to a wall, ceiling or floor. Furring strips are often made from wood such as pine or plywood.

When you use a wood furring strip to create a barrier between wall and cladding you are creating a barrier that is powerless to moisture absorption. This moisture can get trapped behind siding and can cause rot, mold, and mildew. Wood furring strips also tend to not include warranty and can cause cracking, warping and splitting.

As we know, protecting our projects from having these moisture issues is critical.

So, you might be wondering “How can I prevent these problems?”

WHAT IS THE NFPA 285 Test?  The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 285 is a test that provides a method of determining the flammability characteristics of exterior, non-load bearing wall assemblies/panels.

If you've visited any of the major US cities in recent years, there's a good chance you may have spotted a new trend being adopted by many of its occupants; Green roofs. 

Whether commercial or residential, more and more buildings throughout our nation's concrete jungles have begun embracing what many European countries have been doing for years. But why?

Luckily, we've broken it down into a list of 10 reasons why you should install a green roof.

In the battle against the elements, your building envelope is your shield. Without a solid envelope, your structure is left open & vulnerable.

The purpose of this blog is to give a better understanding of different building envelopes, highlighting the importance of using the right tools when building up your envelope to guarantee structural protection.

“In today's commercial-construction industry, going green is on the minds of everyone from architects to contractors to building owners.