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How UV-Cured Acrylic Adhesives Enhance Sustainable Building Envelope Products

The demand for more sustainable building envelope products has pushed UV-cured acrylic adhesives to the forefront of adhesive technology over other adhesives designed for building envelope applications.

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How UV-Cured Acrylic Adhesives Achieve Better Bonds Than Other Types of Building Envelope Adhesives

January 11, 2023

The building envelope and all its components play a critical role in protecting a structure, optimizing energy efficiency, and ensuring occupant comfort in interior spaces.

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UV-Cured Acrylic Adhesive’s Role in Extending the Construction Season and Improving Building Envelope Performance

October 2, 2022

When installing building envelope products, adhesive choice is a critical decision that can extend the length of the construction season for contractors and builders, especially in extreme climates.

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3 Ways UV-Cured Acrylic Adhesives Create Better Flashing Tapes

June 15, 2022

As building codes shift in favor of materials that offer greater efficiency and better performance, manufacturers of building envelope flashing tapes are reassessing the adhesives they use to meet the expectations of contractors and builders.

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Factors to Consider When Choosing an HVAC Tape

March 31, 2022

Specific conditions and parameters must be considered before determining which tape to use in order to avoid an improperly sealed system as well as code violations.

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How to Preserve Roller Covers Between Coats

November 11, 2020

Just like paint brushes, it’s essential to preserve your roller covers between coats during any painting project.

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How to Preserve Paint Brushes Between Coats

November 5, 2020

Paint brush preservation is essential to any painting project. Check out this video for some tips on how you can protect your paint brushes.

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How to Protect Floors Before Painting

May 13, 2020

Discover effective ways to protect floors before painting and learn how the right surface protection materials can help prevent spills, reduce cleanup time and keep projects looking professional from start to finish.

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Electrical Tape Safety Checklist

October 10, 2018

Today’s electrical industry is much more advanced than it was a century ago. All certified technicians should know the basic how-to’s of operating the gadgets in their tool box. Regarding the more sensitive workings of a building or warehouse, you may find yourself on the job needing a quick fix for a leaky pipe or…

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What is the Purpose of Housewrap Tape?

September 5, 2018

Housewrap is crucial in creating an air barrier to stop uncontrolled air flow – helping to prevent interior damage, mold growth, and increased heating and cooling costs. Housewrap tape helps to seal all seams on housewrap applications including sheathing, insulation, and vapor barrier materials used in residential and commercial construction applications. Housewrap tape is applied…

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