Roofing Spotlight
JM Announces NEW DynaBoard Asphaltic Cover Board
Johns Manville (JM) recently announced the launch of DynaBoard, an asphaltic cover board that provides a high compressive strength cover board option for JM BUR, SBS, and APP roofing systems.
DynaBoard is composed of a mineral-fortified asphaltic core, sandwiched between asphalt-coated fiber glass facers, and can be installed with hot asphalt, urethane insulation adhesives or mechanical fasteners, offering flexibility across multiple application methods. DynaBoard is available in two thicknesses, 1/8” and 1/4”, with both thicknesses available in 4’ x 4’ and 4’ x 8’ board sizes.
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Exterior Spotlight
Introducing Trespa's NEW ECHO Decors for Nature-Inspired Facades
- Extreme Durability: Highly weather-resistant and backed by a 10-year global warranty.
- Zero-Maintenance: Retains a "day-one" look without the need for sealing or treatments.
- Seamless Integration: Lightweight panels engineered for high-performance ventilated rainscreen assemblies, avoiding the heavy structural loads of traditional masonry.
What Decors are Available?
Choose from six nature-inspired designs in two low-sheen finishes: Matt (smooth) or Matt-Rock (cleft-stone).
- Concrete: Storm & Mineral (Urban, refined architectural lines)
- Travertine: Tivoli & Bianco (Classic, earthy tones with subtle veining)
- Stone: Pearl & Lava (Bold, luxurious volcanic textures)
Why Specify ECHO?
The soft, intentional palette blends effortlessly with existing Trespa wood grains and vibrant solids, giving architects complete design freedom and seamless aesthetic harmony.
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Insulation Spotlight
Green Building Insulation: Low-GWP DuPont™ Styrofoam™ XPS
How Does it Support Green Building?
The reformulated, signature grey DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand XPS delivers maximum thermal performance with the environment in mind.
Key Highlights:
- 94% Less Embodied Carbon: A massive reduction compared to legacy XPS formulas.
- 100% Renewable Energy: Manufactured in North America using entirely renewable electricity.
- 20% Recycled Content: UL-certified pre-consumer recycled material.
Why Choose XPS for Sustainable Enclosures?
The closed-cell structure of XPS blocks moisture better than EPS. By resisting water intrusion and freeze/thaw damage, it maintains a consistent R-value to actively lower a building's energy consumption over its entire lifespan.
Does it Contribute to LEED Certification?
Yes. Specifying this Low-GWP XPS provides a 200% cost value for the LEED v4.1 LCA Optimization credit. It also includes a published EPD and is GreenCircle Certified.
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Featured AIA Course
High Pressure Laminate Siding and Rainscreen Application
AIA/CES 1 LU|HSW - Provided by Trespa
HPL siding is a versatile exterior building material – ideal wherever durability and aesthetics are needed. High pressure laminate siding provides high UV, climate, impact, chemical, stain, and moisture resistance for commercial and residential applications. In this presentation you will learn how high-pressure laminate is made and explore the properties of HPL. We will explore the principles of back-ventilated rainscreen siding and provide you with an understanding of typical installations and applications.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of rainscreen principles and HPL siding fixing systems
- Identify High Pressure Laminate and understand how it is manufactured and its material properties
- Recognize the advantages of HPL material and rainscreen applications for siding installations
- Be inspired through case studies and market segment installations