EIFs offer solid barrier to moisture intrusion

Article Abstract:

Exterior insulation and finishing systems (EIFS) are highly effective in protecting buildings from water penetration and also provide many other user benefits when properly installed. This has been proven despite many reports which suggest that EIFS homes will most probably experience water damage to some degree at one time or another. These insulation systems were first developed in Germany after 1945, were rapidly adopted across Europe and are widely used in both the residential and commercial markets in the US.

Mineral Wool Manufacturing, Mineral wool, Insulation NEC, Usage, Prevention, Buildings, Dwellings, Protection and preservation, Thermal insulation, Insulation (Heat), Building insulation, Dampness in buildings

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Source strategies and the mediatization of climate change

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The construction of such environmental problems as climate change is interactive and involves journalists, scientists and environmental groups, each playing a limited role. Media's role in this is largely one of publicity rather than construction per se and should not be overstated. Other groups such as industrialists could conceivably play a larger role than they have been permitted to date.

Media coverage, Climatic changes, Climate change

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Long-life truck

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Daimler-Benz AG has developed the Actros, a heavy duty truck line which primarily aims to cut life-cycle costs. The trucks feature improved driver comfort and better road safety, permissible gross vehicle weight ratings of 16-32 tons, gross combination weight ratings up to 40 tons and new 500 Series engines with 313-571 bhp. Daimler-Benz targets a production rate of 53,000 units/year by 1998.

Truck industry, Product information, Daimler-Benz AG

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