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Drier Education: An Insight into the MOE's Weathertightness Design Requirements

In this article, we'll explore the new elements in Version 3.0 of the Ministry of Education's Weathertightness Guidance.

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16 Above Sheathing Ventilation – Part 3: Fighting the Sun

Above Sheathing Ventilation – Part 3: Fighting the Sun

In Part 2 of this series, our brave new roof used Above Sheathing Ventilation (ASV) to battle the dark forces of winter. But summer brings another set of challenges.

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The top fleece protects the TEEE film from direct UV exposure during installation.

Thermoplastic Elastomer Ether Esters: What are they, how do they work?

Exterior membranes for roofs and walls by pro clima incorporate a monolithic Thermoplastic Elastomer Ether Ester (TEEE) film.

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Above Sheathing Ventilation – Part 2: The Blue Planet

Above Sheathing Ventilation – Part 2: The Blue Planet

Above Sheathing Ventilation (ASV) facilitates roof drying by using the same physics that creates rising clouds on the surface of the Earth.

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Above Sheathing Ventilation – Part 1: Rise of the Cavity

Above Sheathing Ventilation – Part 1: Rise of the Cavity

Above-sheathing ventilation (ASV) uses solar energy to induce airflow between the cladding and the membrane by heating the roof cladding and warming the air in the cavity below.

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Constructing School Roofs the Right Way

Constructing School Roofs the Right Way

The Ministry of Education has updated its guidelines on Weathertightness Design Requirements for New School Buildings, outlining new changes.

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