Midland, Mich.-based Dow Building Solutions, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., is donating insulation and air sealing products in support of Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. Dow will provide select products from its building envelope product portfolio, including STYROFOAM Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation, GREAT STUFF Window & Door Insulating Foam Sealant, the new GREAT STUFF Work Wipes and other products, as needed, for a Jonesboro, Ga. home construction project of Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity.
Dow Building Solutions’ products support Habitat for Humanity
This Month’s Features
Designing for Thermal Resilience
The choices made in materials, shading, and energy systems will determine whether buildings remain safe havens or become liabilities.
Best Practices for Coatings in Resilient Metal Architecture
High-performance coatings, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based coatings, add upfront expense but reduce or even eliminate costly recoats/replacement later in the building’s life.
A Slam-dunk Metal Modernization
The building’s striking facade features black metal panels, installed in a cohesive pattern at a 45-degree angle.
Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings
Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.