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This topic includes information related to plastic siding installed during construction. Plastic siding is commonly referred to as vinyl siding, an exterior cladding material, manufactured from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Due in part to it's low cost as compared with other siding materials, vinyl siding is the most common siding product used on residential structures. Available in a variety of colors and textures, plastic siding is a versatile, durable and easy to maintain material.

This topic includes information related to metal wall panels installed during construction. Metal wall panels are non-structural panels. While integral to a structures exterior aesthetics, metal wall panels primary role is to clad the exterior walls of a structure and keep water from penetrating the building envelope. Metal wall panel material can be aluminum, stainless steel, copper or steel. A variety of types are available, including; lap-seam, composite, insulated, flat plate and faced.

This topic includes information related to blanket insulation installed during construction. Blanket insulation is commonly installed along crawl space foundation walls, between studs, joists and rafters. Blanket insulation materials include; fiberglass, mineral wool, plastic fibers and natural fibers.

This topic includes information related to membrane roof replacement performed during the life cycle of a structure. Membrane roofing is a type of flat roofing material made from synthetic rubber, thermoplastic or modified bitumen. Membrane roofing material will need to be maintained during the life cycle of a structure. Maintenance could be minor repair or major replacement, when this occurs depends on the type of material, quality of installation and the result of exposure to the elements.

This topic includes information related to sheet waterproofing installed during construction. Sheet waterproofing materials prevent the passage of water. Sheet materials including bituminous, modified bituminous, elastomeric or thermoplastic. Sheets are attached or self-adhering.

This topic includes information related to sheet metal waterproofing installed during construction. Sheet metal waterproofing, commonly referred to as flashing, is an exposed continuous waterproofing formed of sheet metal (aluminum, copper, steel or zinc). Sheet metal waterproofing deflects or directs water from roofs and exterior walls, preventing water from entering a structure.

This topic includes information related to backer rods installed during construction. Backer rods are round performed joint seals made from open or closed cell foam. They are used within joints between similar or differing construction materials to fill a joint or gap. A sealant is typically applied to open cell backer rods to prevent air or moisture infiltration, closed cell backer rods inherently deter air and moisture.

This topic includes information related to reglets installed during construction.  A reglet is a flashing system used in conjunction with low-slope or flat roofs.  Installed on the roof side surface of a parapet wall, one or two part systems prevent wind and water from getting under a roof surface where the roofing material terminates.  Reglets are available in a variety of material colors and finishes, for a specific substrate installations, such as masonry, stucco and concrete.

This topic includes information related to fluid applied roofing installed during construction. Fluid applied roofing is used on new and existing low slope and flat commercial roofs to keep rain water from entering a structure and provide an effective energy saving reflective surface. The viscous fluid is applied by a sprayer, roller or brush which creates a monolithic membrane that has no seams.

This topic includes information related to thermoplastic polyolefin roofing installed during construction. Thermoplastic polyolefin roofing is a type of roofing commonly used on commercial roofs to keep rain water from entering a structure. Single-ply membranes are manufactured from ethylene propylene rubber and available in white, gray or black. Thermoplastic polyolefin roof membrane is either fully-adhered, mechanically fastened or ballasted to a roof surface.

This topic includes information related to built-up bituminous roofing installed during construction. Built-up bituminous roofing is the most common type of roofing material used on commercial roofs to keep rain water from entering a structure. Built-up bituminous roofing is an assembly of hot-applied or cold-applied waterproof coatings and layered sheets.