Striped for Strength: Adhesion Geometry in Modern Facades
Façades Under Pressure Australian façades experience some of the most adverse and diverse conditions in the world. What is perfect for the tropical north is a disaster for the alpine south. However, one thing remains consistent across all Australian façades – Pressure. As wind loading…
It’s All Just a Façade
My mother always told me that looks aren’t everything—it’s what’s inside that truly matters. When it comes to façade design, I believe the same principle applies: what’s inside counts most, and the exterior can always be decorated to suit any vision. The water control, air…
A Bridge Over Troubled Moisture
Previous article on metal back pans investigated the likelihood of creating condensation behind metal back pans on the outside of insulated apartment walls. The intent of the article was to highlight the failure of vapour impermeable sheathing materials in managing moisture in the building envelope….