Crawlspace Encapsulation Q & A with Jason Treiger
Top 5 questions asked by customers purchasing crawlspace liners.
Q: How do I know what thickness to use?
A: It depends on the floor in the crawlspace & if you are going to [...]
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Americover BUILDS
Creating a Moisture & Vapor Barrier Under Concrete Slab
It’s no secret that moisture can cause problems in your foundations and walls. That’s why it’s essential to prevent moisture buildup with a vapor barrier under concrete slabss. When you [...]
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Moisture Problems in Manufactured Homes
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has a publication regarding the moisture problems in manufactured homes. This document contains several checklists including a manufacturer’s che [...]
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Indoor Air Quality Awareness
October is Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month
You don’t have to drive a car through your living room or build a factory in your bedroom to have poor indoor air quality. Indoor air pollution can tak [...]
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Dura Skrim 2 & 2FR
Dura Skrim 2 & 2FR
Construction Enclosures and Asbestos Abatement Plastic Sheeting
Product Description:
DURA♦SKRIM® 2 & 2FR consist of two sheets of high strength virg [...]
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July 2013 Construction Industry Trade Shows
CFA (Concrete Foundations Association) Summer Convention.
This month’s trade shows kick off with the CFA (Concrete Foundations Association) Summer Convention. This event is being hosted at the [...]
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June 2013 Construction Industry Tradeshows
Upcoming construction industry trade shows for the month of June 2013 include:
NeoCon
NeoCon is at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago from June 10-12, 2013. Here you will find the latest cutting ed [...]
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PCBC Comes to San Diego for the First Time
The 2013 PCBC show was close to home this year at the San Diego Convention Center. For more than 50 years the PCBC show was in San Francisco. This event gathered together some of America’s most [...]
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Vapor Barrier vs Vapor Retarder
The main goal of vapor barrier installation is to control moisture diffusion. When ground moisture enters the structure through the floor slabs, it can cause the wood to rot and trigger the growth of [...]
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Build a Dust Containment for Renovations
Americover is your one stop shop for dust containment. During renovation dust becomes airborne and easily spreads throughout the property. This is not only hazardous to your respiratory health, but it [...]
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