Spring 2014:
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Project Spotlight
21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville, Ark.
A museum where the visitors don’t have to leave
By Cory Sekine-Pettite
Materials
The Evolution of Thru-WallFlashings for Masonry Walls
One of the major systems for managing moisture within the building envelope is still thru-wall flashings. More and more, we are – correctly – looking at flashing as a complete system.
By Chris Bupp
Materials
Masonry Flashing for Exterior Openings
Moisture entering buildings has the potential to cause problems for the health and well being of the building inhabitants if the building envelope is not designed and constructed properly. Thus, the flashing of masonry for exterior openings is tremendously important to architects, engineers, and contractors.
By Joe Packhem
Restoration & Rehabilitation
Recycling Historic Masonry Buildings: A Win-Win for the Public
PGAL helps create two, “new” historic landmarks in Houston.
By Michael H. Lloyd, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
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