LP Building: Carbon-Negative Declarations for Structural Products
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced that ASTM International has validated five Structural Solutions products as carbon negative. In the newly published environmental product declarations (EPDs), LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing and LP® TopNotch® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring have all been shown to store more carbon […]
The Role of Non-Destructive Testing in Ensuring Structural Integrity
From checking for possible deficiencies in aircraft fuselages to inspecting bridge girders, the importance of non-destructive testing (NDT) for ensuring structural integrity cannot be understated. NDT is a vital part of any organization’s safety regulations and procedures, allowing engineers to identify potential problem areas before they become major issues or catastrophes. In this article, we’ll […]
Reasons Why You Need a Construction Trailer
In a construction site, there is usually so much going on. The different equipment and materials, the tools, and even the workers need to be organized efficiently. This is why you need a construction trailer. It provides a great way to organize all these items in one place. The only hurdle is finding a trailer […]
Freres Engineered Wood Shapes The Near-Complete PDX Terminal Roof
Four hundred thousand square feet of Freres Engineered Wood’s Mass Ply Panels was used on the 9-acre mass timber roof in the Port of Portland’s PDX Terminal Project. The Port of Portland recently announced that they have reached the halfway mark in a five-year long airport expansion project. The use of Freres’ MPP has made […]
What Wastewater Lining System is Best?
Keeping wastewater contained in treatment facilities can be challenging due to the various chemicals that deteriorate tank and lagoon coatings. Selecting the best wastewater lining system is essential to preventing contamination of nearby areas from leakage. Numerous coating options are available, but a few types, such as polyurea (PU) and epoxy, are more commonly used […]
Choosing The Right Material For Your Retaining Wall
The wall material you choose to use for your retaining wall may vary from case to case due to the differences in shapes and sizes of the retaining wall. Retaining walls have to be given attention because they serve many vital purposes. They can be used to enhance the functionality and the aesthetics of the […]