November 2013 Table of Comtents

November 2013
Volume 52, Number 11

FEATURES

Air Barriers and Insulation
• Improving Building Insulation: Masonry consults Dr. Maria Spinu, Ph.d., LEED AP

• Priming Self-Adhered Air Barrier Membranes: taking a closer look at the claim “No Primer Required”

Natural Stone
• Accessorizing With Stone: Case studies highlight the use of natural stone obtained from various stone quarries, located in the Rh??ne-Alpes area of France.

Green Building
• Product Benchmarking for Greener Buildings: By creating an opportunity for verified, accurate product comparisons, LCAs and EPDs are the next requirement for truly sustainable buildings.