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Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at unitized curtain wall components! 👀 Each unit is carefully pre-assembled in the shop, where screws, gaskets, and glass are put together, sealing up all edges. Once on site, crews fly the units into place and add the final sealant to connect them, ensuring an airtight and watertight finish. Whether it’s gaskets, wet sealant, or profiles, every detail is considered to create a seamless system that’s ready for installation. #construction #fieldverified

🚨 EIFS TIP 🚨 How many times have we seen this happen... After the project is complete and the people who understand EIFS or wall cladding are gone, someone just needs to mount something and doesn't know that there is a right and wrong way. 💡 Exposed foam on EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) – is a problem. Think fire hazards, water intrusion, and a whole checklist of issues. When mounting on EIFS, here’s the right way to do it: 1. Sealant first. 2. Insert a sleeve. 3. More sealant. 4. Then, and only then, drill the fastener through. #construction #constructiontip #fieldverified

🚨 EIFS TIP 🚨 How many times have we seen this happen... After the project is complete and the people who understand EIFS or wall cladding are gone, someone just needs to mount something and doesn't know that there is a right and wrong way. 💡 Exposed foam on EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) – is a problem. Think fire hazards, water intrusion, and a whole checklist of issues. When mounting on EIFS, here’s the right way to do it: 1. Sealant first. 2. Insert a sleeve. 3. More sealant. 4. Then, and only then, drill the fastener through. #construction #constructiontip #fieldverified

Unlike a coated slab, polished concrete’s appearance relies mostly upon surface refinement through mechanical processing. A coating provides an opaque or clear finish that fills in any voids or inequalities. With polished concrete every imperfection, not processed out, will be visible. Detail polish work doesn’t come cheap because it relies upon hand-held equipment. The additional labor carries additional cost. For a floor that is polished wall-to-wall, though, there aren’t many options to hide where the big equipment fails to polish. The video documents a small polish job where the contractor wasn’t able to detail around the drains. The floor’s owner asked what could be done to blend better around these areas. A hand-held variable speed grinder and a copper bond 100 grit pad were able to improve the floor’s overall uniformity. 🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸 #POLISHEDCONCRETE #EDGEPOLISHING

Need to hang shelves or mount a TV? Start with the right foundation! Here’s how to pick the perfect fixing: 1. Identify the Material: Determine what type of material you will be fixing into, such as concrete, brick, drywall, or wood. Each material has specific requirements for the type of fixing. 2. Understand the Load: Evaluate the weight and type of load the fixing needs to support. Different fixings are suited for light, medium, or heavy loads. 3. Select the Fixing Type: - Light loads (up to 10kg): Use simple plastic wall plugs with screws. - Medium loads (10kg to 50kg): Consider using metal anchors or expanding bolts. - Heavy loads (over 50kg): Opt for heavier-duty fixings like throughbolts or chemical anchors. 4. Consider Environmental Factors: If the fixing will be exposed to elements like water or chemicals, choose materials that are corrosion-resistant or specifically designed for such environments. 5. Installation Tools: Make sure you have the correct tools for installation. For example, some fixings require a specific drill bit size and a hammer or drill for installation. 6. Check for Electrical and Plumbing: Always check the fixing area for hidden electrical wires or plumbing to avoid damaging them during installation. 7. Test the Fixing: Before fully loading the fixing, test it under a light load to ensure it is securely installed and functioning as expected. #DIY #HomeImprovement #Rawlplug

Remember these tips for selecting the right intumescent paint to achieve top-notch fire protection in your construction project. Match the paint to the substrate: Different surfaces need different paints. Don't compromise safety by using a coating that is not compatible with a certain substrate. No assumptions allowed: Some paints are versatile, but not all. Double-check compatibility for each substrate to make sure it’s the right choice for your project. FlameOFF’s Fire Barrier Paint is suitable for multiple substrates including steel, drywall, and wood. Read more about the ins and outs of Intumescent paint in our comprehensive guide: https://buff.ly/3WdC1kv #FlameOFF #IntumescentPaint #FireSafety

A versatile intumescent sealant, or "fire mastic," helps to strengthen the fire resistance of floors, walls and door frames by forming a barrier around linear gap joints and pipe penetrations. A quick, easy and economical way to seal gaps, intumescent mastic is widely used to seal joints and cavities in commercial and residential construction, as well as in industrial settings. Especially useful for linear gap joints, windows and doors, penetration seals and even movement joints as, after application, a skin forms that allows painting, but the material stays permanently flexible. For fire-stopping gaps from 1mm to 60mm wide. (For wider gaps, fit Product 40 – Fireproof Sponge into the gap first.) This mastic can be used in conjunction with Envirograf coated insulation slabs (Products 4 and 5), Blocks (Products 2 and 3) and Expansion Joints (Products 39 and 40) to provide a robust penetration seal. Learn more about its uses and benefits at https://lnkd.in/eQnF62qs #FireSafety #IntumescentAcrylicMastic #BuildingSafety #FireProtection

Do you find it challenging to assemble scaffolding on uneven ground? 🤔 In this 7 second video, we show how Swivel Jacks work. 👉 Complete circular rotation: Allows the base jack to adjust to uneven surfaces, ensuring stability on sloped or irregular ground. 👉 Height adjustable: Easily modify height to fine-tune scaffold leveling, ensuring precision and safety on-site. 👉 Heavy-duty design: Engineered to handle high load capacities, ideal for demanding construction environments. And here’s a tip: always check the ground condition before assembly to ensure maximum stability and safety. That’s 7 seconds, see you in 7 days with more Ringlock scaffolding tips! 🚀 #Doka #Ringlock #Scaffolding #7seconds

Today's #technicaltuesday is focused on Rooftop Amenity Spaces. A well designed roof assembly includes consideration of all components: ⏩ The type of overburden: Is it pedestal pavers? Sand set pavers? A topping slab? A green Space or turf? ⏩ The Roof Assembly: Structural deck, insulation, coverboard, attachment method, and membrane ⏩ How sensitive are the spaces below the roof? The success of the overburden is dependent on the roof below it! So make sure that the contract documents include specific information: ⏩ Details: drains, handrails, door thresholds, etc.  ⏩ Specifications: Performance attributes, Warranty requirements etc. ⏩ Mock-ups and Field Verification: workmanship and quality control #Roofing #Buildingscience #Roofdeck