Building Materials – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Mon, 30 May 2022 18:22:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Building Materials – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIG): Working and Features https://theconstructor.org/building/vacuum-insulated-glass-working-features/564350/ Mon, 30 May 2022 18:22:16 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564350 Vacuum insulated glass (VIG) is an insulated glass with a vacuum layer between two rigidly held panes of glass to maximize thermal efficiency and sound insulation. VIG is a thermally insulating window technology that outperforms existing insulating glass (IG) technologies. VIG technology aims at meeting the thermal performance requirements of net-zero energy windows.  This article […]

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]]> 564350 Insulated Glass Units (IGUs): Components and Features https://theconstructor.org/building/building-material/insulated-glass-units-igus-components-and-features/564338/ Mon, 30 May 2022 18:05:36 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564338 An insulated glass unit (IGU) consists of multiple glass panes separated by air or a noble gas-filled cavity that reduces heat transfer and provides building insulation. Insulated glass significantly regulates the indoor temperature and acts as a barrier to unwanted heat and noise.  This article discusses the components, working, and features of insulated glass in […]

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]]> 564338 What is Structural Composite Lumber (SCL)? https://theconstructor.org/building/building-material/what-is-structural-composite-lumber-scl/564211/ Wed, 25 May 2022 22:02:50 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564211 Structural composite lumber (SCL) describes the family of engineered wood products manufactured using small, fast-growing, and underutilized trees. SCL includes laminated veneer lumber (LCL), parallel strand lumber (PSL), laminated strand lumber (LSL), and oriented strand lumber (OSL). Structural composite lumber is popular due to its product strength, reliability, availability, and consistency.  This article explains the […]

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]]> 564211 Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Building Applications https://theconstructor.org/building/phase-change-materials-pcms-for-building-applications/564050/ Thu, 19 May 2022 03:08:01 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564050 Phase-change materials (PCMs) possess high storage density in a narrow temperature interval. They release or absorb sufficient energy at phase transition (solid to liquid or vice versa) to provide useful heat or cooling.  PCMs are used to enhance the thermal storage capacity of traditional building materials. They are prominently used for heating and cooling application […]

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]]> 564050 Wall Cladding: Design Criteria, Material, and Types https://theconstructor.org/building/wall-cladding-design-material-types/563689/ Sun, 01 May 2022 17:52:10 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=563689 Cladding is the process of layering one material over the other to protect a building from natural elements like wind and rain. It also provides insulation and noise control and boosts the aesthetic appeal of a building. Cladding can be carried out on exterior walls as well as on interior walls. Criteria for Design of […]

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]]> 563689 Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) as a Construction Material https://theconstructor.org/building/building-material/laminated-veneer-lumber-construction-material/563661/ Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:02:26 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=563661 Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is a high-strength engineered timber formed by bonding multiple thin wood veneers layer by layer using adhesives. LVL was developed to use new species and smaller trees that cannot be used to make solid sawn lumber.  LVL is a cost-effective and sustainable building material that provides high structural strength and reliability […]

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]]> 563661 What is Glulam in Construction? https://theconstructor.org/building/building-material/what-is-glulam-in-construction/563630/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:29:06 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=563630 Glulam is glued laminated timber formed by stacking a number of timber boards or wood lams and bonding them together using a durable and moisture-resistant adhesive. It is a type of structural engineered wood product that is light in weight with a comparable load-bearing capacity to steel.  A properly prefabricated glulam possesses excellent resistance to […]

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]]> 563630 Composite Decking: Types and Benefits https://theconstructor.org/building/composite-decking-types-and-benefits/563521/ Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:49:03 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=563521 Composite decking is made from artificial deck boards manufactured by mixing recycled plastics, waste wood fiber, and bonding agents. Composite decks require less maintenance and offer more design flexibility than traditional wood decking. Composite decking, also referred to as wood-plastic composite (WPC) decking, is gaining popularity as it conserves natural wood and is environmentally friendly.  This […]

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